Job Description – NPI Engineer
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Role Summary
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The NPI Engineer is responsible for leading the mechanical
aspect of new product introduction from concept through production launch. This
role ensures product designs are manufacturable, cost -effective, and meet
quality and timeline requirements. The engineer will collaborate with
cross -functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply
chain to ensure a smooth product transition into mass production.

Key Responsibilities
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1. Product Development & Design Support
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- Work
with R&D;/design teams to review mechanical designs for
manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)

- Provide
inputs on materials, tolerances, and design optimization

- Support
prototype builds and validation testing

- Identify
and resolve design -related issues before production

2. New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution
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- Drive
NPI activities from prototype to pilot runs and mass production

- Develop
and execute NPI project timelines, milestones, and deliverables

- Coordinate
engineering builds (EVT, DVT, PVT stages where applicable)

- Ensure
readiness of manufacturing processes prior to launch

3. Manufacturing Process Development
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- Define
and validate assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions

- Collaborate
with production teams to establish effective manufacturing workflows

- Conduct
process capability studies and implement improvements

4. Supplier & Component Management
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- Work




with suppliers to develop and qualify new components

- Support
supplier selection, tooling validation, and PPAP submissions

- Ensure
parts meet design specifications, quality, and cost targets

5. Quality & Risk Management
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- Participate
in DFMEA / PFMEA and risk mitigation activities

- Support
root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI issues

- Ensure
compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements

6. Documentation & Reporting
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- Maintain
complete NPI documentation: BOM, drawings, change requests (ECO/ECN)

- Track
project status, risks, and key metrics

- Prepare
reports and updates for stakeholders and management

Required Qualifications
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Education
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- Bachelor’s
degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Experience
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- 5–8
years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in NPI or
product development

- Experience
in manufacturing or high -volume production environments preferred

Technical Skills
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- Strong
knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals

- Proficiency
in CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.)

- Experience
with:

- DFM
/ DFA principles

- GD&T;
(Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

- Material
selection & manufacturing processes (machining, injection moulding,
sheet metal, casting)
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- Familiarity
with:

- APQP,
PPAP, FMEA methodologies

- Root
cause analysis techniques (8D, Fishbone, etc.)

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📌 Engineer - NPI & Engineering (India)
🏢 Cyient DLM
📍 India