NPI Engineer - Mechanical

Exicom; Hyderabad, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Exicom is seeking a Mechanical NPI Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to drive the introduction of new products from prototype development to mass production. The role involves close collaboration with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers to ensure smooth launches and production readiness.

The candidate will review 3D models and drawings for manufacturability, support DFM/DFA, coordinate prototypes and tooling, and prepare manufacturing documentation for

Qualifications

• Experience with NPI for mechanical products from prototype to mass production.
• Knowledge of manufacturability reviews and BOM management.
• Familiarity with DFx concepts and tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities for new mechanical products and assemblies from prototype to mass production.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers for new product development and launch.
• Review 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and engineering specifications for manufacturability.
• Support DFM/DFA activities and identify potential manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Coordinate and support prototype, pilot and trial builds.
• Identify mechanical issues during prototype and pilot production and coordinate resolution.
• Support development and validation of jigs, fixtures, tooling and assembly processes.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, process documents and manufacturing documentation.
• Support ECN/ECR and engineering change implementation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for sheet metal, plastic, die-casting, machining and fabricated components.
• Support dimensional inspection and validation of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Work with Quality teams on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, PFMEA and Control Plan activities.
• Support first-piece inspection and process validation during NPI.
• Monitor production trial issues and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Support improvements in quality, productivity, cost and assembly efficiency.
• Assist in the smooth transition of new products from NPI to regular production.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing processes

Sheet metal fabrication

CNC machining

Die casting

Plastic injection molding

Welding

GD&T

Engineering drawings

DFM/DFA

PFMEA

8D

3D CAD

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description NPI Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Gurugram
Experience: 1–3 Years
Department: NPI / Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for a Mechanical NPI Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to support the introduction of new products from prototype development to mass production. The candidate will work closely with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers to ensure smooth product launches and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities for new mechanical products and assemblies from prototype to mass production.


• Coordinate with Mechanical Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchase, and suppliers for new product development and launch.


• Review 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and engineering specifications for manufacturability.


• Support DFM/DFA activities and identify potential manufacturing and assembly issues.


• Coordinate and support prototype, pilot and trial builds.


• Identify mechanical issues during prototype and pilot production and coordinate their resolution.


• Support development and validation of jigs, fixtures, tooling and assembly processes.


• Prepare and maintain work instructions, process documents and manufacturing documentation.


• Support ECN/ECR and engineering change implementation.


• Coordinate with suppliers for sheet metal, plastic, die-casting, machining and fabricated components.


• Support dimensional inspection and validation of mechanical components and assemblies.


• Work with Quality teams on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, PFMEA and Control Plan activities.


• Support first-piece inspection and process validation during NPI.


• Monitor production trial issues and ensure timely closure of action items.


• Support improvements in quality, productivity, cost and assembly efficiency.


• Assist in the smooth transition of new products from NPI to regular production.

Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes.


• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, die casting, plastic injection molding and welding.


• Good understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.


• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and assembly processes.


• Basic understanding of PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.


• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.


• Good understanding of BOM and engineering change management.


• Knowledge of manufacturing tools, fixtures and jigs will be an advantage.


• Good MS Excel and documentation skills.