About the role
- Execute NPI/NPD activities from prototype development through pilot builds and mass production.
- Coordinate with R&D and hardware design teams to assess product feasibility and manufacturing requirements.
- Conduct DFM and DFA reviews to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly challenges.
- Support product design reviews, engineering changes, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
- Prepare NPI/NPD schedules, process readiness plans, and production handover documentation.
- Ensure smooth transition of new products from development to manufacturing.
- Develop, validate, and optimize SMT, PCBA, and box-build assembly processes.
- Define and monitor SMT process parameters, including solder paste application, stencil design, component placement, and reflow profiles.
- Support wave soldering, selective soldering, manual soldering, and final assembly operations.
- Identify and troubleshoot defects such as solder bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, and component misalignment.
- Support production line setup, equipment qualification, and process validation.
- Improve manufacturing yield, cycle time, and overall production efficiency.
- Develop and maintain process flowcharts, SOPs, work instructions, and process control plans.
- Design, develop, and validate jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling.
- Identify equipment, manpower, material, and infrastructure requirements for new product manufacturing.
- Establish standardized manufacturing processes to maintain quality and consistency.
- Prepare manufacturing documentation, process validation reports, and production readiness checklists.
- Ensure proper implementation of engineering changes on the production floor.
- Coordinate prototype builds, engineering trials, and pilot production activities.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation, and product qualification.
- Analyze manufacturing defects, process deviations, and trial production results.
- Identify technical challenges during prototype and pilot builds and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure manufacturing processes are validated before mass production.
- Coordinate production handover with complete technical documentation.
- Collaborate with quality teams to ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing defects.
- Apply quality tools such as PFMEA, 8D, CAPA, and 5 Why Analysis.
- Monitor manufacturing yield, defect rates, rejection trends, and process performance.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive process optimization to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities through the 4M approach: Man, Machine, Material, and Method.
- Collaborate with sourcing teams for component alternatives, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Optimize cycle time, equipment utilization, process efficiency, and manufacturing costs.
- Coordinate with R&D, quality, sourcing, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
- Track NPI/NPD milestones and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
- B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Relevant technical certifications in electronics manufacturing, SMT, or quality management will be an added advantage.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in NPI, NPD, process engineering, or electronics manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on experience in SMT, PCBA manufacturing, and electronic product assembly.
- Practical understanding of DFM, DFA, prototype builds, pilot production, and mass manufacturing.
- Knowledge of reflow soldering, wave soldering, selective soldering, stencil design, and SMT defect analysis.
- Experience in process development, production line setup, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
- Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation, and electronic testing.
- Working knowledge of PFMEA, CAPA, 8D, 5 Why Analysis, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Ability to prepare SOPs, process flowcharts, work instructions, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Experience in EV electronics, automotive electronics, embedded hardware, or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
- Exposure to Battery Management Systems (BMS), Vehicle Control Units (VCU), IoT devices, or automotive electronic controllers.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and other relevant electronics manufacturing standards.
- Experience in engineering change management (ECN/ECO), product validation, and production ramp-up.
- Understanding of manufacturing quality requirements and high-volume electronics production.
- Electronics Manufacturing Expertise: Strong knowledge of SMT, PCBA, soldering, and electronic assembly processes.
- NPI/NPD Execution: Ability to manage new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, and production transitions.
- Process Development & Optimization: Capability to design, validate, standardize, and improve manufacturing processes.
- Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and implement effective corrective actions.
- Quality & Continuous Improvement: Understanding of manufacturing quality tools, process control, and defect prevention.
- Project Management & Coordination: Ability to manage timelines, technical deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned projects, deliverables, and production readiness.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in technical documentation, process validation, and quality requirements.
- Team Collaboration: Works effectively with R&D, hardware design, production, quality, and sourcing teams.
- Adaptability: Responds positively to changing product requirements, project priorities, and manufacturing challenges.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipates technical risks and takes preventive or corrective action.
- Result Orientation: Focuses on achieving project milestones, product quality, cost targets, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrates willingness to adopt new manufacturing technologies, tools, and engineering practices.
- Timely completion of NPI/NPD project milestones.
- Successful prototype and pilot production builds.
- Manufacturing readiness and successful mass production handover.
- Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduction in manufacturing defects.
- Reduction in production cycle time and manufacturing costs.
- Timely closure of process-related technical issues and corrective actions.
- Accuracy and completeness of process documentation and validation records.