NPI Sr. Engineer (Automotive Cable & Wiring Harness)
CYIENT DLM
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Job summary
Cyient DLM, a Design Led Manufacturing Partner, is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer for automotive cable and wiring harness projects. You will manage NPI from product transfer through production launch, ensuring robust processes, quality compliance, and timely project execution.
You will review customer drawings, develop processes and work instructions, and drive PFMEA, FAI, PPAP activities while coordinating with Design, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in Automotive EMS, cable and wiring harness manufacturing.
- Bachelor's or Diploma in engineering relevant to the discipline.
- Experience with PFMEA, Process Control Plans, PPAP, and FAI.
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for harness assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end NPI activities for automotive cable and wiring harness projects.
- Review drawings, BOMs and specs to ensure manufacturability.
- Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Conduct PFMEA and prepare Process Control Plans.
- Support PPAP documentation and customer submissions.
- Plan and execute FAI in line with automotive requirements.
- Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Customers.
- Validate processes, equipment, tools and fixtures before mass production.
- Drive Lean improvements and basic Six Sigma tools.
- Monitor pilot builds and support transition to serial production.
- Ensure compliance with IPC and automotive quality systems.
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Job description
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 Title: NPI Engineer
Department: New Product Introduction (NPI) / Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 5–7 Years
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) – Automotive
We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in the Automotive EMS industry, specializing in cable and wiring harness manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for managing New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from product transfer through production launch, ensuring robust manufacturing processes, quality compliance, and successful project execution.
- Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for automotive cable and wiring harness projects.
- Review customer drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical requirements to ensure manufacturability.
- Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process flow documentation for new products.
- Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and prepare Process Control Plans.
- Support PPAP documentation and customer submission activities.
- Plan and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with customer and automotive requirements.
- Perform manufacturing risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation plans throughout the NPI lifecycle.
- Prepare and submit Manufacturing Information Files (MIF) and other NPI documentation as required.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Customers to ensure successful product launches.
- Validate manufacturing processes, production equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures before mass production.
- Drive process improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles and basic Six Sigma tools.
- Monitor pilot builds, resolve manufacturing issues, and support smooth transition to serial production.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, IPC standards, and automotive quality management systems.
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in Automotive EMS, specifically in cable and wiring harness manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of Automotive New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Hands-on experience in automotive cable and wiring harness manufacturing.
- Good understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assemblies.
- Experience with PFMEA, Process Control Plans, PPAP, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Information File (MIF) preparation and submission.
- Experience in process validation, machine qualification, and production readiness activities.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and basic Six Sigma tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and customer specifications.
- Understanding of automotive quality systems and customer requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective project coordination and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.
- Strong planning, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Exposure to Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality management systems.
- Experience in customer audits and production readiness reviews.
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt) is an added advantage.
1. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in cable & wiring harness
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