Manufacturing Engineer for New Products
Core
Lead and coordinate new product launches from prototype builds through full-volume production for automotive brands, ensuring manufacturing readiness and process validation.
Role type
Senior IC Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Builds
New automotive electronic products (PCB assemblies, electronic product samples) for global automotive brands
Domain
Automotive industry + Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (manufacturing scale-up and validation)
Required skills
NPI project planning, PCB assembly processes (SMT, wave soldering, selective soldering), ECO/ECN management, process validation, APQP/PPAP/PFMEA/MSA, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge, customer audit support, data analysis for yield improvement
Technologies
SMT, wave soldering, selective soldering, ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute NPI project plans and risk mitigation strategies; Coordinate industrialization, process development, and validation activities; Lead implementation and documentation of engineering changes (ECN); Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and PFMEA; Monitor launch performance metrics to achieve production readiness targets; Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
