Engineer NPI & Engineering

Job Description

Role Overview

The Engineer NPI (PCBA) will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering execution of PCB Assembly projects in an AS9100-certified aerospace/defense or EMS manufacturing environment. The role focuses on hands-on execution process readiness build support and smooth transition from prototype to production while ensuring compliance with IPC and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities for PCBA projects from prototype to pilot and early production stages.
  
• Assist in APQP activities project tracking and milestone execution.
  
• Perform BOM validation alternate part checks and manufacturability assessment.
  
• Participate in DFM/DFA/DFT reviews as per IPC guidelines.
  
• Support development of process flows work instructions and build documentation.
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design Quality Production Test SCM) during NPI builds.
  
• Provide hands-on support during prototype and pilot builds.
  
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root cause analysis (RCA).
  
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Ensure adherence to AS9100 quality procedures and documentation requirements.
  
• Support internal audits customer audits and build readiness reviews.
  

Technical Skills & Standards

• Hands-on experience in PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing.
  
• Good understanding of:
  
• SMT and PTH processes
  
• Pick & Place machines
  
• Reflow and Wave soldering
  
• Selective soldering (preferred)
  
• AOI and X-ray inspection
  
• Exposure to PCBA-level testing:
  
• ICT
  
• FCT
  
• Functional testing
  
• Working knowledge of IPC standards:
  
• IPC-A-610
  
• IPC-7711/7721 (preferred)
  
• IPC-J-STD-001 (preferred)
  
• Basic understanding of AS9100 quality systems and documentation.
  
• Exposure to MES / ERP / PLM tools is an advantage.
  

Qualifications

• BE / BTech in Electronics Electrical or related discipline.
  
• 35 years of relevant experience in Aerospace Defense or EMS manufacturing.
  
• Strong execution problem-solving and coordination skills.
  
• Willingness to work on shop floor and support builds.
  

Requirements

Mandatory:

• BE / BTech in Electronics Electrical or related discipline.
  

• 35 years of hands-on experience in PCBA manufacturing or NPI engineering.
  

• Experience in SMT and PTH assembly processes.
  

• Exposure to prototype pilot and early production builds.
  

• Basic understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610 J-STD-001 preferred).
  

• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation (WI SOP Process Flow etc.).
  

• Willingness to work on shop floor during builds and trials.
  

• Strong coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
  

Preferred:

• Experience in Aerospace / Defense / EMS environment.
  

• Exposure to AS9100 or similar quality systems.
  

• Knowledge of AOI X-ray inspection and functional testing.
  

• Understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT concepts.
  

• Experience with MES / ERP / PLM tools.
  

Benefits