Key Responsibilities

- NPI Planning &
- Project Execution
- Lead NPI Activities from design phase to mass production phase for SMT &
- Box Assembly Processes.
- Evaluate Product designs (DFM) and provide inputs/feedback to Design Team / Customers.
- Prepare NPI Project Plans, timelines & deliverables.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new processes &
- Products.
- Provide complete NPI documentation for customer approval.
- Current Model Readiness
- Develop and maintain all process documentation, work instructions &
- SOPs.
- All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT).
- Create SMT Programs for Pick n Place/Mounter, SPP, SPI, AOI &
- Reflow oven based on Gerber, CAD data &
- BOM.
- Define & develop jigs/ fixtures and ergonomic tools for SMT &
- Box Assembly operations.
- Define optimal SMT parameters (Solder Paste type, Stencil design, Reflow Profile, Component Placement rule etc. )
- Develop &
- Validate reflow Profiles for lead free processes.
- Drive First Article Inspection and resolution of SMT related defects.
- Develop process for Wave Soldering, Selective Soldering, assembly line setup, testing & packaging.
- Optimize cycle times and improve process efficiency during NPI trails
- Quality Excellence
- Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.
- Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using FMEA, DOE and failure analysis during NPI Trails.
- Ensure zero critical quality escapes at launch.
- Operational Excellence &
- Cost Optimization
- Identify cost down opportunities (Using 4M Man, Method, Machine &
- Material)
- To ensure Proper line setup &




- Program version management during NPI.
- To ensure compliance with ESD, Safety &
- IPC standards.
- Customer &
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a technical NPI member for customers.
- Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans.
- System Integration
- Collaborate with IT teams to connect automation with MES platforms.
- Ensure seamless data flow for production monitoring and traceability.

Key Deliverables &

- KPI

- Ontime Product Launch &
- First time right
- First Pass Yield and Ramp to Volume Timeline
- NPI Success Rate
- Cost to target achievement
- Customer satisfaction and audit outcomes during NPI Phase.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor / master in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Mechanical / Industrial / Electronics)
- 5-8 years’ experience in in SMT + Box Assembly NPI within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, or similar industry.

- Expertise in SMT Processes, Reflow profiling, Stencil design, and Soldering technologies.
- Ability to interpret Gerber files, schematics, and PCB design documents.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM tools for SMT programming &
- Knowledge of DFM/DFT guidelines.
- Working Knowledge &
- Handson experience on SMT Machines Screen Print , Pick n Place , Reflow &
- AOI.
- Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC‑7351).
- Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE )

📌 NPI Engineer (Mayang)
🏢 Tata Electronics
📍 Mayang