Cyient DLM
Assistant Manager – NPI & Engineering
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mysore, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with: Prototype builds Pilot builds Pre-production validation Production ramp-up Transition from development to mass production
- Strong understanding of: Product drawings Electrical schematics Bill of Materials (BOM) Engineering documentation
- Good knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including: SMT (Surface Mount Technology) PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) Mechanical assembly Functional testing Product packaging
Nice to have
- Excellent project management and coordination skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Full description
Job Title: NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer / Senior NPI Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process from project kick-off through series production. The ideal candidate will drive prototype, pilot, and production ramp-up activities while ensuring manufacturing readiness, cross-functional coordination, and smooth transition from product development to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the complete NPI lifecycle from project kick-off to mass production.
- Develop, maintain, and release NPI build plans, project timelines, and milestone tracking.
- Coordinate prototype, pilot, pre-production, and production builds with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure manufacturing readiness, including:
- Materials availability
- Tooling readiness
- Manufacturing programs
- Fixtures and test equipment
- Production documentation
- Drive seamless transition from engineering development to manufacturing.
- Review and understand product drawings, schematics, BOMs, and engineering change requests.
- Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve build issues.
- Identify manufacturing risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor build progress, analyze production issues, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Prototype builds
- Pilot builds
- Pre-production validation
- Production ramp-up
- Transition from development to mass production
- Strong understanding of:
- Product drawings
- Electrical schematics
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Engineering documentation
- Good knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including:
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)