NPI Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION – NPI LEAD

Department: NPI / Engineering
Reports To: Head of Engineering / Operations
Industry: EMS / Medical/Automotive/Industrial/Aerospace Sectors

Job Purpose

Lead New Product Introduction from customer design handover through prototype, pilot build, validation and production transfer, ensuring manufacturing readiness, quality and on-time launch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead NPI projects and coordinate Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and customers.
• Own the complete NPI process from RFQ / design transfer to production release.
• Review customer BOM, drawings, specifications and manufacturing data.
• Lead DFM / DFA / DFT reviews with customers and internal engineering teams.
• Develop process flow, manufacturing requirements, tooling and test requirements, Work Instructions and Inspection check lists.
• Lead PFMEA, Control Plan and process-risk assessment.
• Plan and execute prototype, engineering and pilot builds and production transfer activities.
• Initiate the supplier validation process and coordinate the developmental activity
• Coordinate process validation/qualification where applicable.
• Lead tooling, fixtures, programming, test equipment and manufacturing equipment readiness.
• Coordinate engineering, production, quality, procurement and suppliers during NPI.
• Define and monitor NPI milestones, risks, open issues and action plans.
• Conduct NPI build reviews and ensure lessons learned are incorporated before mass production.
• Establish First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) as applicable.
• Conduct Production Readiness Review and ensure smooth transfer to mass production.
• Create Packaging designs & Customised parts drawings/specification
• Analyze pilot-build yield, defects and process capability.
• Capture lessons learned and drive NPI improvement.
• Ensure NPI activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS 9100 standards and customer requirements.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related Engineering.
• 5–10 years of EMS/electronics manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience in NPI, PCBA, SMT/THT, DFM/DFT, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plan and process validation.
• Medical electronics & Automotive products experience preferred.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft office and Gerber review tools
• Good Communication and Leadership quality

LOCATION

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote