Sr. Engineer - NPI & Engineering

Location: Mysore

Organization: Cyient DLM Limited

8-10 Years

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer - NPI (New Product Introduction) to lead the end-to-end product industrialization process from prototype development through mass production. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in electronics manufacturing, process development, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional project execution. This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless transfer of products from engineering development to manufacturing while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Own the end-to-end NPI process from project kick-off through series production.

Develop and manage NPI build plans, schedules, milestones, and production readiness reviews.

Coordinate prototype, pilot, engineering validation, and pre-production builds.

Drive successful transition of products from development to manufacturing.

Ensure readiness of materials, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, manufacturing programs, and documentation prior to builds.

Collaborate with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to achieve product launch targets.

Validate manufacturing processes and build methodologies for volume production.

Establish and optimize manufacturing processes including:

SMT Assembly

PCBA Manufacturing

Mechanical Assembly

Product Testing

Packaging Processes

Identify opportunities for yield improvement, cost reduction, and cycle-time optimization.

Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Develop and maintain:

Process Flow Diagrams

PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Control Plans

Work Instructions

Manufacturing SOPs

Support APQP, PPAP, FAI, and product qualification activities.

Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Act as the primary interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Suppliers during product launch.

Drive issue resolution during prototype and pilot builds.

Conduct build reviews and provide status updates to stakeholders.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple NPI projects simultaneously.

Strong ownership mindset with a focus on execution and results.