Assistant Manager NPI

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysing customer-provided schematics, drawings, specifications, and requirements to develop detailed plans for the design, assembly, and integration of electro-mechanical systems
• Lead and manage full wiring harness specifications, oversee the physical build process, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Performing technical feasibility assessments and generate critical inputs (cost estimates, risks, timelines) for RFQs to support new business acquisition.
• Conduct BOM (Bill of Materials) creation, and maintenance; own the Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes to keep documentation accurate and up to date.
• Preparing essential production documentation, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Flow Diagrams (MFD), and other process control documents
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (project management, quality, supply chain, and production) to ensure on-time project delivery and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Resolve technical issues and complex engineering problems efficiently.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments, risk analysis, cost estimation, and timeline planning for RFQs to support new business acquisition
• Analyze customer schematics, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed plans for design, assembly, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems and box builds.
• Lead full-cycle wiring harness development from specification creation to physical build and compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare essential production documents: PFMEA, SOPs, Manufacturing Flow Diagrams (MFD), and other process control records.
• Collaborate with project management, quality, supply chain, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively resolve complex technical issues and engineering challenges.
• Managed end-to-end new product development for clusters, control panels, railway wiring boards, dashboard panels
• Interacted directly with customers to address queries, incorporate feedback, and meet quality & delivery targets.
• Created part codes, BOMs, managed BOM lifecycle, prepared electrical/electronic schematics, and developed product development plans aligned with project timelines.
• Built and validated prototypes, developed test setups, managed proto build issues, conducted root cause analysis, and ensured quick resolution.
• Coordinated with SCM for timely prototype part availability; collaborated in cross-functional and multi-cultural environments.
• Developed manufacturing processes and tooling (internal & third-party), prepared costing workouts, achieved 100% on-time delivery with zero defects/rework.
• Drove cost savings in stocking/non-stocking items, implement continuous improvements (5S, Poka Yoke, Kaizen), and maintained ISO & QMS documentation.
• Prepared MIS reports (daily/weekly/monthly) and led team-building initiatives.
• Handled production planning, scheduling, and sequencing for railway control panels and driver desks for clients:
• Ensured production targets for quality & quantity, optimized utilization of man, machine, method, material, and environment.
• Monitored line efficiency (OLE), controlled scrap/CoPQ, reduced downtime through root cause analysis, and initiated CAPA for production/safety issues.
• Coordinated material procurement, assembled prototypes as per customer requirements, achieved 100% on-time delivery and zero defects.
• Prepared daily/weekly/monthly production & sales reports; reviewed capacity plans and maintained FG/WIP/RM inventory targets.

QUALIFICATION & PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical product development, box-build assemblies, wiring harnesses, and NPI processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and deep knowledge of relevant IPC Standards.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical challenges in a high-pressure setting.
• Hands on experience in Software – E-Plan will be additional advantage.
• Basic electronics and SMT Knowledge and PCB assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.