Manager - NPI & Engineering

Cyient DLM; Mysuru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CYIENT DLM in Mysuru, India seeks an experienced NPI Manager to drive end-to-end new product introduction from concept to mass production. You will coordinate design transfer, production ramp-up, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches meeting quality and cost targets.

The role requires 10–15 years in product engineering or NPI with 3–5 years in leadership. Strong experience in phase-gate processes, APQP, PPAP, and lean manufacturing will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MTech) is an advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing, or NPI.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong experience managing complex product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple NPI projects from design transfer through production ramp-up.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive execution of phase-gate processes (e.g., EVT, DVT, PVT or APQP stages).
• Ensure on-time product launch with high quality and cost targets.
• Act as the central point of contact between Manufacturing/Operations, Quality and Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and stakeholder communication.

Skills

NPI management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Project planning

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

MBA or MTech advantageous

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

A Design Led Manufacturing Partner to meet complex product requirements.

For over 30 years, Cyient DLM has been a trusted electronics and mechanical manufacturing partner and systems supplier to some of the largest players across multiple industries. As an integrated manufacturing partner that provides Design Led Manufacturing (DLM) solutions to customers, we take ownership of design, manufacturing, testing, and certification support to ensure that customers' products meet robust standards in reliability, safety, and performance. We have expertise in safety-critical electronics in highly regulated industries. Our engineers have significant design and manufacturing expertise that helps our customers build complex products and achieve faster time-to-market.

Job Description

Job Description – Manager - NPI and Engineering

RoleSummary

The NPI Manager is responsible for leading theend-to-end new product introduction process from concept to mass production.This role ensures that new products are launched on time, within budget, andmeet quality standards. The NPI Manager drives cross-functional alignmentbetween design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams while mitigatingrisks and ensuring smooth transition into production.

KeyResponsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple NPI projects from design transfer throughproduction ramp-up
  
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  
• Drive execution of phase-gate processes (e.g., EVT, DVT, PVT orAPQP stages)
  
• Ensure on-time product launch with high quality and cost targets
  

2.Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact between:
  
• Manufacturing/Operations
  
• Quality and Supplier Quality
  
• Supply Chain and Procurement
  
• Facilitate regular project reviews and stakeholder communication
  
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts and remove execution bottlenecks
  

3.Manufacturing Readiness

• Ensure production line readiness, tooling, fixtures, and testequipment availability
  
• Validate manufacturing processes and capacity planning
  
• Drive DFM/DFA implementation and manufacturability improvements
  
• Oversee pilot builds and production ramp-up activities
  
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatoryrequirements
  
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI issues
  
• Monitor yield performance during pilot and initial production
  

7.Documentation & Governance

• BOM (Bill of Materials)
  
• Engineering drawings and change management (ECO/ECN)
  
• Process documentation and SOPs
  
• Maintain NPI dashboards, metrics, and status reports for leadership
  

8. TeamLeadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop NPI engineers and cross-functional teammembers
  
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, andcollaboration
  
• Support hiring and capability development within the NPI team
  

RequiredQualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / IndustrialEngineering
  
• Master’s degree (MBA or MTech) is an advantage
  

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing, orNPI
  
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role
  
• Strong experience managing complex product launches
  

TechnicalSkills

• Strong understanding of:
  
• NPI lifecycle and phase-gate processes
  
• Manufacturing processes (machining, moulding, assembly, etc.)
  
• GD&T and engineering fundamentals
  
• Experience with:
  
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
  
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma is preferred