New Product Introduction Manager

Interview Process - Screening >> AI Interview >> L1 Interview >> Offer & Joining

Key Responsibilities NPI & Program Leadership

1. Own multiple concurrent EMS NPI programs across customers and product families
2. Lead NPI execution from RFQ support, design transfer, prototype, pilot, and ramp-up to mass production
3. Ensure customer milestones are met on time and within quality and cost targets
4. Act as senior technical escalation point during NPI issues and factory stops

Technical Leadership (EMS / PCBA)

1. Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews for PCB, PCBA, and box-build assemblies
2. Review and challenge PCB fabrication data, assembly drawings, stack-ups, and BOM risks
3. Guide SMT, THT, reflow, wave/selective soldering, cleaning, coating, and test strategy decisions
4. Lead structured root cause analysis for yield loss and customer escapes

Quality, Yield & Risk Management

1. Own FPY, DPPM, and escape metrics for all NPI builds
2. Lead PFMEA, control plans, and process validation activities
3. Ensure smooth NPI-to-HVM transition with all actions closed
4. Institutionalize lessons learned to prevent repeat issues

Process Governance & Lean

1. Define and deploy standard NPI processes, checklists, and gate reviews
2. Drive reduction of NPI cycle time through standard work and parallel execution
3. Eliminate non-value-added activities using Lean principles
4. Support automation and digital tracking of NPI metrics

Team Leadership & Development

1. Lead and mentor Assistant Managers, Senior Engineers, Engineers, and technicians
2. Build technical capability across SMT, PCBA, testing, and industrialization
3. Develop succession plans and competency matrices
4. Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration

Customer & Cross-Functional Leadership

1. Act as senior technical interface for customers during NPI
2. Manage escalations with clear recovery plans
3. Align Manufacturing, Quality, SCM, Planning, and Business teams
4. Balance customer expectations with factory capability

Required Experience & Qualifications

15+ years of experience in EMS NPI and/or process engineering

Strong hands-on background in SMT and PCBA manufacturing

Proven experience leading NPI from design transfer to mass production

Working knowledge of IPC standards, PFMEA, and process validation