New Product Introduction Manager

Centum Electronics Ltd.; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Centum Electronics Ltd, a leading EMS provider in India, seeks an experienced NPI leader to define, develop, and execute NPI/NPS processes from prototype to mass production. You will supervise engineers, drive skill development, and ensure alignment with the company’s technology roadmap.

You will lead performance management, establish governance, and foster knowledge sharing across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to achieve timely, high-quality product introductions.

Qualifications

• 14–20 years experience in NPI, technology transfer, manufacturing and engineering.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI/NPS organization; define, develop, and execute NPI/NPS processes.
• Supervise, equip, and mentor NPI Engineers to meet goals and timelines.
• Identify skill gaps and training requirements for NPI Engineers and staff; align with tech roadmap.
• Conduct performance appraisals and develop improvement plans to meet departmental goals.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvements across NPI teams.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth handover from NPI to mass production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

BE – EEE / ECE

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Centum Electronics Ltd is a leading ESDM (Electronics System Design & Manufacturing) Indian Multinational Company founded in 1994 that offers Mission Critical design, development & manufacturing of customized system/subsystem solutions for high-reliability applications for global customers in Defence, Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Transportation domain. featured Centum as ‘Asia’s 200 Best Companies under a Billion’. Centum has around 2500 employees and has operations across India, USA France, and Canada. Centum revenue is 150 million USD and has been recognized by World Economic Forum as a global growth company and Forbes Asia

CENTUM EMS –The Electronics Manufacturing Services business unit addresses high -technology high-reliability complex products in the defence, aerospace, industrial, medical, automotive and transportation segments. The offerings include build to print, PCBA, Box build, system integration, test, environmental screening services.

Who You Are?

• Overall, 14 - 20 years of Experience in NPI, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing and Engineering is required.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.
• Good skill of MS Office

Educational Background: BE – EEE / ECE.

Job Description –

1. Lead NPI/NPS Organization Fully responsible for defining, developing, and executing NPI/NPS processes. Establish clear governance, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure seamless transition from prototype to mass production.

2. Engineer Supervision & Coaching Supervise, equip, and mentor NPI Engineers to ensure consistency in execution and performance. Drive accountability for meeting NPI goals and timelines.

3. Training Needs Analysis Identify skill gaps and training requirements for NPI Engineers and technical staff. Collaborate with the Training Department to align technical training with the site’s technology roadmap.

4. Performance Management Conduct performance appraisals, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop improvement plans to meet departmental goals.

5. Knowledge Sharing Ensure best practices, continuous improvements, and lessons learned are documented and shared across NPI teams to build organizational knowledge. Additional Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth handover from NPI to Mass production. Act as the bridge between engineering and operations.
• Process Standardization Develop and enforce standardized NPI procedures, templates, and checklists to ensure repeatability and compliance across projects.
• Risk Management Identify potential risks in new product introduction (materials, processes, suppliers) and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard timelines and quality.
• Supplier Engagement Work closely with suppliers to validate materials, tooling, and processes. Ensure supplier readiness for production ramp-up.
• Cost & Resource Optimization Monitor NPI budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure cost effective execution without compromising quality.
• Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to industry standards (IPC, ISO, Six Sigma, etc.) and regulatory requirements across all NPI activities.
• Technology Roadmap Alignment Align NPI activities with the company’s long-term technology roadmap, ensuring readiness for emerging technologies and processes.
• Continuous Improvement Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives within NPI to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and enhance product quality.

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Expertise in EMS/NPI processes and manufacturing technologies
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines