NPI Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description NPI Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Gurugram
Experience: 1–3 Years
Department: NPI / Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Mechanical NPI Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to support the introduction of new products from prototype development to mass production. The candidate will work closely with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers to ensure smooth product launches and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities for new mechanical products and assemblies from prototype to mass production.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers for new product development and launch.
• Review 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and engineering specifications for manufacturability.
• Support DFM/DFA activities and identify potential manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Coordinate and support prototype, pilot and trial builds.
• Identify mechanical issues during prototype and pilot production and coordinate their resolution.
• Support development and validation of jigs, fixtures, tooling and assembly processes.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, process documents and manufacturing documentation.
• Support ECN/ECR and engineering change implementation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for sheet metal, plastic, die-casting, machining and fabricated components.
• Support dimensional inspection and validation of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Work with Quality teams on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, PFMEA and Control Plan activities.
• Support first-piece inspection and process validation during NPI.
• Monitor production trial issues and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Support improvements in quality, productivity, cost and assembly efficiency.
• Assist in the smooth transition of new products from NPI to regular production.

Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, die casting, plastic injection molding and welding.
• Good understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and assembly processes.
• Basic understanding of PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of BOM and engineering change management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools, fixtures and jigs will be an advantage.
• Good MS Excel and documentation skills.