New Project Introduction (NPI) Engineer (5-8 Years)

Veoneer Safety Systems, India; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Veoneer is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead transfer and industrialization of Airbag ECU projects at the Pune plant. You will own project plans, drive milestones, and coordinate cross-functional teams across global sites.

You will manage equipment relocation, production readiness, and risk governance while interfacing with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely SOP and successful launches.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, industrialization, manufacturing transfers, plant setup, or NPI projects.
• Experience managing equipment relocation, installation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and factory infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer and launch of Airbag ECU projects into Pune plant.
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans through SOP.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews and ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and provide regular project reviews and status updates.
• Oversee installation, qualification, and validation activities before SOP.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Global collaboration

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: New Project Introduction (NPI) Engineer (5-8 Years)

Job Location: Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra

About Veoneer:

Veoneer is a world leader, and over the years, Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.

Owned by AIP and headquartered in the U.S. Veoneer has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.

What You Will do?

Lead New Project Industrialization

• Drive the successful transfer and launch of Airbag ECU manufacturing projects into the Pune plant.
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, and mitigation plans from project approval through Start of Production (SOP).
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project objectives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews and production ramp-up activities.

Plan Manufacturing Capacity & Resources

• Assess manufacturing capacity requirements based on customer demand and production forecasts.
• Plan production layouts, floor space, utilities, manpower, and infrastructure required for new projects.
• Coordinate readiness of Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure all manufacturing resources are available and qualified before production launch.

Manage Equipment Transfer & Localization

• Identify and evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and test systems available across global manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with global teams to assess equipment capability, utilization, and transfer feasibility.
• Plan and coordinate machine relocation activities, including dismantling, packing, transportation, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure successful qualification and operational readiness of transferred equipment.

Coordinate with Global Stakeholders

• Serve as the primary interface between the Pune plant and global manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with international project teams, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, logistics partners, and purchasing teams.
• Conduct regular project reviews, status updates, and risk assessments.
• Drive timely closure of project actions, issues, and escalation items.

Oversee Installation & Production Readiness

• Coordinate utility readiness, factory setup activities, and equipment installation plans.
• Manage commissioning, equipment qualification, trial builds, and validation activities.
• Ensure production lines, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and support processes are fully operational before SOP.
• Support pilot builds and manufacturing readiness assessments.

Drive Risk Management & Project Governance

• Identify and mitigate risks related to manufacturing transfers, equipment relocation, project timelines, and infrastructure readiness.
• Develop contingency plans and monitor implementation effectiveness.
• Prepare project dashboards, management reports, and launch readiness reviews.
• Support successful customer and internal project launch milestones.

What Will You Bring?

• 5-8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, industrialization, manufacturing transfers, plant setup, or NPI projects.
• Experience managing equipment relocation, installation, commissioning, and production launch activities.

Technical Expertise

• Manufacturing project management and industrialization experience.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and factory infrastructure requirements.
• Experience with machine installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, resource planning, and production readiness.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as MS Project or equivalent.

Preferred Expertise

• Airbag ECU, Automotive Electronics, ECU Assembly, or Safety Electronics manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to international manufacturing transfers and localization projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong project planning and execution capability.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across different time zones.
• Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Structured problem-solving and risk management approach.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualification: Bachelor's Degree i n relevant any Engineering Stream