Engineer (Position 1) - NPI

Sanmina Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Chennai seeks an Engineering Assistant / Associate Engineer / Engineer – NPI / Product Engineering to support New Product Introduction activities. You will drive PFMEA, DFx reviews, and process capability studies, and collaborate with the CFT to ensure timely NPI readiness.

You will review customer documents, update BOMs, prepare FMEA, and contribute to CAPA and EHS initiatives while supporting mass production hand-off and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE with 5+ years in NPI/PCD or related field.
• Strong problem solving using 8D/4M/CAPA/Six Sigma.
• Familiar with DFx reviews, PFMEA, gap analysis, and BOM reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review customer documents and perform gap analysis with CFT.
• Review BOM and line configuration for gap analysis.
• Prepare FMEA with CFT team.
• Provide inputs to WI and Process Flow preparation.
• Support validation protocols and DFM updates; track AOI/ICT/FCT/test coverage.
• Participate in CFT meetings and maintain MOM; drive CAPA and continuous improvements.

Skills

NPI process familiarity

Analytical skills

8D problem solving

4M

CAPA / Six Sigma

GC Prevue

NPI Pilot Run

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in EEE/ECE/E & I

BE in EEE/ECE or E&I

Tools

GC Prevue

Job description

Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them. Business Title : Engineering Assistant / Associate Engineer / Engineer – NPI /Product Engineering. Role: The Role of the E A / A E / Engineer in NPI Engineering department is to Support NPI (new product introduction) requirements. Performing Continuous Process Improvement activities including DFx reviews, process capability studies, new product introduction (NPI) readiness, and using PFMEA tools To maintain and improve the NPI standards and drive the Organization to meet the required KPI’s. Academic Qualification / Job Qualification: Diploma in EEE/ECE/E & I with more than 5 years experience (or) BE in EEE/ECR or E & I with more than 5 years experience. Familiarity with the NPI (New Product Introduction) process is a plus. Skills / competence required to perform the Job: Hard Working and Flexible. Knowledge in GC Prevue. Having good analysis skill for solving the problem. Knowledge of 8D, 4M, CAPA, Six Sigma problem Solving methodology. NPI Pilot Run. Responsibilities: Review customer documents and carryout Gap Analysis along with CFT Team Review BOM & line configuration for gap analysis Provide inputs to AE / EA for WI and Process Flow preparation Preparation of FMEA along with CFT team. IDM review and update the BOM’s MVPA (Plan) preparation Provide inputs to Validation protocols and reports preparation DFM updating and follow up Test coverage for AOI, ICT / FCT/FPT request and follow up PDR / CDN / PCN request Active participation in the CFT meeting and update the MOM Involve in CAPA and brain storming sessions Knowledge on SMT Mass production support & improvements Update Track ECN implemented for the product in ECN tracker and implement the changes before masspro. Active participation in EHS related activities like Identification of aspects and Impacts, HIRA, Emergency preparedness , continuous improvements etc and enable to report about hazardous situations to respective supervisor / department managers as required. Authority: Authorized to take quick and correct decisions with respect to the NPI development as per the WI and Customer requirements. Authorized to take prompt decisions with respect to the downtime reduction. Authorized to take prudent decisions based on the feedback from the CFT members to improve the NPI process effectiveness