NPI – CDMM Quality Engineer (STA)

SRK Techtronics; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SRK Techtronics seeks a Quality Manager in Ahmedabad District, India, to own NPI quality deployment, ensuring zero-defect launches on automotive electronic products. Responsibilities include leading APQP/PPAP execution and supplier quality assurance.

The ideal candidate should have 4–8 years of experience in Automotive EMS/Tier-1/PCBA, with a strong hands-on background in SMT and electronics assembly.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years experience in Automotive EMS/Tier-1/PCBA.
• Hands-on experience with SMT, electronics assembly, and NPI programs.
• Direct exposure to automotive customers mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own NPI quality planning from RFQ to SOP.
• Lead APQP execution for PCBA & electronic assemblies.
• Approve quality readiness gates: Design Freeze, Pilot Build, Pre-SOP, SOP Release.
• Translate customer specifications into manufacturing quality controls.
• Qualify suppliers using automotive assessment criteria.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

Education

BE / BTech – Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial

Job description

4–8 years experience in Automotive EMS / Tier-1 / PCBA

Hands-on experience with SMT, electronics assembly, and NPI programs

Direct exposure to automotive customers mandatory

About the Role

To own NPI quality deployment and supplier quality readiness for automotive electronic products, ensuring zero-defect launch, IATF-compliant APQP/PPAP execution, and process-capable SOP in coordination with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Suppliers. This role is a gatekeeper for SOP release from a Quality standpoint.

Key Responsibilities

NPI Quality Ownership (Gatekeeper Role)

• Own end-to-end NPI quality planning from RFQ → SOP.
• Lead APQP execution for PCBA & electronic assemblies.
• Define CTQs / CCs / SCs for product & process.
• Approve quality readiness gates: Design Freeze, Pilot Build, Pre-SOP, SOP Release
• Ensure First Time Right (FTR) launch with controlled risks.

CDMM Integration (Customer–Design–Manufacturing–Material)

• Translate customer drawings, specs, CSR, and SOW into manufacturing-ready quality controls.
• Ensure Design Process Supplier alignment before build.
• Control engineering changes (ECR/ECN) during NPI and ramp-up.
• Validate impact of design changes on process capability & suppliers.

Manufacturing Engineering Interface

• Jointly develop and approve: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans
• Ensure MSA & SPC deployment for critical processes.
• Sign-off on process validation (PV) prior to SOP.

Supplier Quality Assurance – STA (Automotive Grade)

• Qualify suppliers using automotive supplier assessment criteria.
• Drive Supplier APQP & PPAP (Level as per customer requirement).
• Review supplier: Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, Capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
• Conduct supplier audits for NPI parts.
• Ensure PPAP approval before SOP – no bypass without formal deviation.

PPAP, Documentation & Customer Interface

• Prepare, review, and submit PPAP dossiers (Internal / Customer).
• Coordinate FAI, ISIR, Run@Rate activities.
• Act as primary quality interface for customers during NPI.
• Support customer audits, line walk-throughs, and launch reviews.

Problem Solving & Launch Stabilization

• Lead 8D / 5-Why / Ishikawa for NPI & supplier issues.
• Monitor launch KPIs: PPM, FPY, Supplier escapes, Customer complaints (0-mile /90-day window)

IATF 16949 & EMS Compliance

• Ensure compliance to: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Customer-specific requirements (CSR)

Qualifications

• BE / BTech – Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial

Authority & Decision Rights

• Authority to block SOP release due to quality non-readiness.
• Authority to reject supplier PPAP and demand corrective actions.
• Authority to enforce process controls & inspections during NPI.

Mandatory Skill Set (Non-Negotiable)

• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC