NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for managing end-to-end documentation ensuring full product traceability and overseeing efficient material handling for NPI builds. The role requires strong coordination across engineering quality production and supply chain teams while maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare review and control all NPI-related documents:
  • BOM (Bill of Materials)
    
  • Work Instructions (WI)
    
  • SOPs and Process Flow Charts
    
  • Assembly drawings and test procedures
    
• Ensure document version control and revision tracking using PLM/ERP systems
  
• Support ECO/ECN implementation during product introduction
  
• Coordinate with design teams for DFM/DFT feedback documentation
  
• Maintain customer-specific documentation standards and audit readiness
  

• Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability systems:
  • Component-level traceability
    
  • Lot/batch traceability
    
  • Serial number tracking
    
• Ensure traceability compliance with:
  • Customer requirements
    
  • Industry standards (IPC ISO etc.)
    
• Implement and monitor barcode/RFID tracking systems
  
• Maintain records for:
  • Process traceability
    
  • Rework and repair history
    
• Support quality teams in root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations
  

• Define and implement material handling procedures for NPI builds
  
• Ensure proper ESD moisture control (MSL) and storage conditions
  
• Coordinate material readiness for:
  • Proto builds
    
  • Pilot runs
    
  • Mass production ramp-up
    
• Manage:
  • Kitting processes
    
  • Line-side inventory control
    
  • Material movement tracking
    
• Work closely with SCM for:
  • Material shortages
    
  • Alternate parts evaluation
    
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance and proper material segregation
  

• Participate in NPI meetings build readiness reviews and gate approvals
  
• Coordinate with:
  • Design Engineering
    
  • Quality Assurance
    
  • Production
    
  • Supply Chain
    
• Drive smooth transition from prototype to mass production
  
• Support trial builds validation runs and process qualification
  

• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / IATF standards (as applicable)
    
  • ESD and safety standards
    
• Support internal and external audits
  
• Ensure proper documentation for:
  • PPAP / FAI / Validation reports
    
• Maintain data integrity for regulatory and customer audits
  

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Electronics / Electrical Engineering
  

• Strong understanding of:
  • Electronics manufacturing processes (SMT PCBA Box Build)
    
  • BOM structures and component identification
    
  • ESD MSL and handling standards
    
• Experience with:
  • ERP (SAP / Oracle)
    
  • PLM tools
    
  • Traceability systems (barcode MES)
    
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610 J-STD-001)
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Good coordination and stakeholder management
  
• Ability to work in fast-paced NPI environment
  
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  

• Experience in EMS industry
  
• Exposure to automotive / medical / aerospace electronics
  
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma 5S practices
  
• Certification in quality or process excellence is an added advantage
  

• NPI build readiness success rate
  
• Documentation accuracy and audit compliance
  
• Traceability system effectiveness
  
• Material availability & handling efficiency
  
• ECO implementation cycle time