Job Description – NPI Engineer

Role Summary

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

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 efficient manufacturing workflows
• 
  Conduct
  process capability studies and implement improvements

4. Supplier & Component Management

• 
  Work
  with suppliers to develop and qualify new components
• 
  Support
  supplier selection, tooling validation, and PPAP submissions
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  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

Education

• 
  Bachelor’s
  degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Experience

• 
  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

• 
  Strong
  knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals
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  Proficiency
  in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.)
• 
  Experience
  with:
• 
  DFM
  / DFA principles
• 
  GD&T
  (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• 
  Material
  selection & manufacturing processes (machining, injection moulding,
  sheet metal, casting)
• 
  Familiarity
  with:
• 
  APQP,
  PPAP, FMEA methodologies
• 
  Root
  cause analysis techniques (8D, Fishbone, etc.)