About this role
Summary
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.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Documentation Management
- 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
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2. Traceability Management
- 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
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3. Material Handling & Control
- 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
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4. NPI & Cross-Functional Coordination
- 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
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5. Quality & Compliance
- 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
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Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electronics / Electrical Engineering
Technical Skills
- 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)
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Soft Skills
- 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
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Preferred Qualifications
- 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
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- NPI build readiness success rate
- Documentation accuracy and audit compliance
- Traceability system effectiveness
- Material availability & handling efficiency
- ECO implementation cycle time