NPI Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

- NPI Planning & Project Execution

- Lead NPI Activities from design phase to mass production phase for SMT & Box Assembly Processes.

- Evaluate Product designs (DFM) and provide inputs/feedback to Design Team / Customers.

- Prepare NPI Project Plans, timelines & deliverables.

- Conduct feasibility studies for new processes & Products.

- Provide complete NPI documentation for customer approval.

- New Model Readiness

- Develop and maintain all process documentation, work instructions & SOPs.

- All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT).

- Create SMT Programs for Pick n Place/Mounter, SPP, SPI, AOI & Reflow oven based on Gerber, CAD data & BOM.

- Define & develop jigs/ fixtures and ergonomic tools for SMT & Box Assembly operations.

- Define optimal SMT parameters (Solder Paste type, Stencil design, Reflow Profile, Component Placement rule etc. )

- Develop & Validate reflow Profiles for lead free processes.

- Drive First Article Inspection and resolution of SMT related defects.

- Develop process for Wave Soldering, Selective Soldering, assembly line setup, testing & packaging.

- Optimize cycle times and improve process efficiency during NPI trails

- Quality Excellence

- Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.

- Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using FMEA, DOE and failure analysis during NPI Trails.

- Ensure zero critical quality escapes at launch.

- Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

- Identify cost down opportunities (Using 4M Man, Method, Machine & Material)

- To ensure Proper line setup & Program version management during NPI.

- To ensure compliance with ESD, Safety & IPC standards.

- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

- Serve as a technical NPI member for customers.

- Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans.

- System Integration

- Collaborate with IT teams to connect automation with MES platforms.

- Ensure seamless data flow for production monitoring and traceability.

Key Deliverables & KPI

- Ontime Product Launch & First time right

- First Pass Yield and Ramp to Volume Timeline

- NPI Success Rate

- Cost to target achievement

- Customer satisfaction and audit outcomes during NPI Phase.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor / master in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Mechanical / Industrial / Electronics)

- 5-8 years’ experience in in SMT + Box Assembly NPI within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, or similar industry.

- Expertise in SMT Processes, Reflow profiling, Stencil design, and Soldering technologies.

- Ability to interpret Gerber files, schematics, and PCB design documents.

- Knowledge of CAD/CAM tools for SMT programming & Knowledge of DFM/DFT guidelines.

- Working Knowledge & Handson experience on SMT Machines Screen Print , Pick n Place , Reflow & AOI.

- Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC‑7351).

- Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE )