NPI / Manufacturing Engineer

CYIENT DLM Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

CYIENT DLM Ltd in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced NPI Documentation and Traceability Lead to manage end-to-end documentation, ensure full product traceability, and oversee material handling for complex NPI builds.

You will coordinate across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain, ensure compliance with IPC, ISO standards, implement PLM/ERP processes, and drive a smooth prototype-to-mass-production transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with NPI, documentation control, and traceability.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and ESD/MSL handling.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems and traceability tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end documentation for NPI builds.
• Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability systems.
• Coordinate with design, QA, production, and SCM teams.
• Ensure ISO/IPC compliance and audit readiness.
• Support proto to mass production transitions.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP / Oracle ERP

PLM tools

Barcode tracking systems

MES systems

Job description

Shamshabad, Hyderabad, India

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

Summary

Responsible for managing end-to-end documentation, ensuring full product traceability, and overseeing efficient material handling for NPI builds. The role requires strong coordination across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain teams while maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Documentation Management

• Prepare, review, and control all NPI-related documents:
  • BOM (Bill of Materials)
    
  • Work Instructions (WI)
    
  • SOPs and Process Flow Charts
    
  • Assembly drawings and test procedures
    
• Ensure document version control and revision tracking using PLM/ERP systems
  
• Coordinate with design teams for DFM/DFT feedback documentation
  
• Maintain customer-specific documentation standards and audit readiness
  

2. Traceability Management

• Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability systems:
  • Component-level traceability
    
  • Lot/batch traceability
    
  • Serial number tracking
    
• Ensure traceability compliance with:
  • Customer requirements
    
  • Industry standards (IPC, ISO, etc.)
    
• Implement and monitor barcode/RFID tracking systems
  
• Maintain records for:
  • Process traceability
    
  • Rework and repair history
    
• Support quality teams in root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations
  
• Define and implement material handling procedures for NPI builds
  
• Ensure proper ESD, moisture control (MSL), and storage conditions
  
• Coordinate material readiness for:
  • Proto builds
    
  • Pilot runs
    
  • Mass production ramp-up
    
• Manage:
  • Kitting processes
    
  • Line-side inventory control
    
  • Material movement tracking
    
• Work closely with SCM for:
  • Material shortages
    
  • Alternate parts evaluation
    
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance and proper material segregation
  

4. NPI & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Participate in NPI meetings, build readiness reviews, and gate approvals
  
• Coordinate with:
  • Design Engineering
    
  • Quality Assurance
    
  • Production
    
  • Supply Chain
    
• Drive smooth transition from prototype to mass production
  
• Support trial builds, validation runs, and process qualification
  

5. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 / IATF standards (as applicable)
    
  • ESD and safety standards
    
• Support internal and external audits
  
• PPAP / FAI / Validation reports
  
• Maintain data integrity for regulatory and customer audits
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electronics / Electrical Engineering
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, PCBA, Box Build)
    
  • BOM structures and component identification
    
  • ESD, MSL, and handling standards
    
• Experience with:
  • ERP (SAP / Oracle)
    
  • PLM tools
    
  • Traceability systems (barcode, MES)
    
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Good coordination and stakeholder management
  
• Ability to work in fast-paced NPI environment
  
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EMS industry
  
• Exposure to automotive / medical / aerospace electronics
  
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 5S practices
  
• Certification in quality or process excellence is an added advantage
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• NPI build readiness success rate
  
• Documentation accuracy and audit compliance
  
• Traceability system effectiveness
  
• Material availability & handling efficiency