NPI & Engineering Manager
NPI & Engineering Manager
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23-08-2025
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Job Description: NPI & Engineering Manager
Position Overview
The Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team including NPI engineers and drives the strategic execution of new product introductions process improvements and technical innovation. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality cost and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager collaborates with senior leadership customers and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead mentor and develop a team of engineers including NPI process and quality engineers fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Define team objectives assign responsibilities and monitor performance to meet project milestones.
- Recruit and train top engineering talent to build a high-performing team.
- NPI and Project Oversight:
- Oversee the entire NPI process ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to quality standards.
- Coordinate with NPI engineers to implement DFM DFT and process validation strategies.
- Develop and manage project plans timelines and budgets for new product launches.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as the primary interface between engineering manufacturing supply chain quality and customers to ensure seamless product transitions.
- Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to align production capabilities with design requirements.
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews risk assessments and root cause analyses.
- Process Optimization and Innovation:
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes using lean Six Sigma and automation techniques.
- Implement and validate new technologies equipment or software to enhance production efficiency.
- Analyze production data to identify trends reduce costs and improve quality metrics like OEE and FPY.
- Compliance and Strategic Alignment:
- Ensure engineering processes comply with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 IPC FDA for medical electronics) and customer specifications.
- Align engineering initiatives with organizational goals such as cost reduction scalability and sustainability.
- Prepare and present project reviews and technical reports to senior management and clients.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field; master s degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience: 10 15 years of experience in engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or EMS.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes including SMT PCB assembly and test systems.
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD) PDM systems and project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira).
- Expertise in quality systems Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) and regulatory standards (e.g. RoHS UL ISO 13485 for medical).
- Leadership Skills:
- Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams even without direct authority.
- Strong strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management to interact with customers suppliers and executives.
- Preferred:
- Experience in high-mix low-volume EMS environments or regulated industries (e.g. medical aerospace).
- Knowledge of supply chain management and vendor coordination.
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor settings with occasional travel to customer or supplier sites.
- Requires flexibility to handle urgent production issues or project deadlines.
The Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team, including NPI engineers, and drives the strategic execution of new product introductions, process improvements, and technical innovation. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager collaborates with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
Education
Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; master s degree or MBA preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
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