Engineer - NPI

Purpose of the Role

The NPI Engineer will be responsible for driving New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, engineering change management, APQP/PPAP execution, and compliance with Quality Management Systems. The role will serve as a key interface between Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Customers to ensure successful product industrialization, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Data Management & SAP Activities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bills of Materials (BoM) in SAP.
• Perform SAP Item Master administration, material master creation, and product structure management.
• Create and maintain manufacturing routings, work centers, and process sequences in SAP.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of engineering and manufacturing master data.
• Support ERP-related engineering activities and coordinate with Planning and Production teams.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Project Management

• Prepare and maintain APQP project plans and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of NPI deliverables.
• Drive manufacturing readiness reviews for new product launches.
• Support product industrialization activities from prototype through mass production.
• Track open actions, risks, and project deliverables to ensure on-time product launch.

Engineering Change Management

• Manage the complete Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) process.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on manufacturing, quality, inventory, and customer requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation and communication of engineering changes across all stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain revision history and release documentation.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Act as the Engineering department representative for Quality Management System requirements.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 13485
  • IATF 16949
  • AS9100D
  • ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
• Maintain engineering procedures, records, and quality documentation as per applicable standards.
• Support internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Drive closure of audit observations and corrective actions related to Engineering functions.

APQP, PPAP & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain APQP time plans and ensure regular monitoring of deliverables.
• Coordinate APQP activities with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Compile, review, and submit PPAP documentation packages to customers.
• Prepare, maintain, and periodically review PFMEA documents.
• Facilitate PFMEA review meetings with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Drive risk reduction initiatives and implementation of mitigation actions.

Process & Product Quality Assurance

• Conduct Process Audits and Product Audits as per planned schedules.
• Prepare audit reports and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Support Control Plan development and process validation activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor process compliance and product quality requirements in manufacturing operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Support productivity, quality, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Promote best practices in manufacturing and quality systems.

Required Skills

• Strong SAP knowledge in:
  • BoM Management
  • Material Master / Item Administration
  • Routing Creation & Maintenance
  • Engineering Data Management
• Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECN)
• APQP Planning & Execution
• PPAP Documentation Preparation & Submission
• PFMEA Development & Review
• Process Documentation & Work Instruction Preparation
• Process and Product Auditing
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Customer Communication and Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications