Job Description \u2013 NPI Engineer<\/b>
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Role Summary<\/b>
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The NPI Engineer is responsible for leading the mechanical\naspect of new product introduction from concept through production launch. This\nrole ensures product designs are manufacturable, cost\-effective, and meet\nquality and timeline requirements. The engineer will collaborate with\ncross\-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply\nchain to ensure a smooth product transition into mass production.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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1. Product Development & Design Support<\/b>
<\/p>- Work\n with R&D/design teams to review mechanical designs for\n manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)
<\/li> - Provide\n inputs on materials, tolerances, and design optimization
<\/li> - Support\n prototype builds and validation testing
<\/li> - Identify\n and resolve design\-related issues before production
<\/li><\/ul>2. New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution<\/b>
<\/p>- Drive\n NPI activities from prototype to pilot runs and mass production
<\/li> - Develop\n and execute NPI project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
<\/li> - Coordinate\n engineering builds (EVT, DVT, PVT stages where applicable)
<\/li> - Ensure\n readiness of manufacturing processes prior to launch
<\/li><\/ul>3. Manufacturing Process Development<\/b>
<\/p>- Define\n and validate assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
<\/li> - Collaborate\n with production teams to establish efficient manufacturing workflows
<\/li> - Conduct\n process capability studies and implement improvements
<\/li><\/ul>4. Supplier & Component Management<\/b>
<\/p>- Work\n with suppliers to develop and qualify new components
<\/li> - Support\n supplier selection, tooling validation, and PPAP submissions
<\/li> - Ensure\n parts meet design specifications, quality, and cost targets
<\/li><\/ul>5. Quality & Risk Management<\/b>
<\/p>- Participate\n in DFMEA / PFMEA and risk mitigation activities
<\/li> - Support\n root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI issues
<\/li> - Ensure\n compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
<\/li><\/ul>6. Documentation & Reporting<\/b>
<\/p>- Maintain\n complete NPI documentation: BOM, drawings, change requests (ECO/ECN)
<\/li> - Track\n project status, risks, and key metrics
<\/li> - Prepare\n reports and updates for stakeholders and management
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Required Qualifications<\/b>
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Education<\/b>
<\/p>- Bachelor\u2019s\n degree in mechanical engineering or related field
<\/li><\/ul>Experience<\/b>
<\/p>- 5\u20138\n years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in NPI or\n product development
<\/li> - Experience\n in manufacturing or high\-volume production environments preferred
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Technical Skills<\/b>
<\/p>- Strong\n knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals
<\/li> - Proficiency\n in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.)
<\/li> - Experience\n with:
<\/li>- DFM\n / DFA principles
<\/li> - GD&T\n (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
<\/li> - Material\n selection & manufacturing processes (machining, injection moulding,\n sheet metal, casting)
<\/li><\/ul> - Familiarity\n with:
<\/li>- APQP,\n PPAP, FMEA methodologies
<\/li> - Root\n cause analysis techniques (8D, Fishbone, etc.)
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