Senior Engineer - NPI and Engineering

CYIENT DLM; Mysuru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient DLM in Mysuru seeks a Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical) to evaluate customer requirements for manufacturability and production readiness during RFQ.

The role collaborates with Sales, Program Management, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to deliver cost-effective EMS solutions across Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–8 years in EMS/PCB Assembly environment.
• Experience supporting technical RFQs and NPI activities.

Responsibilities

• Technical RFQ evaluation: analyze BOM, schematics, assembly drawings, test specs, identify risks and suggest design improvements.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility: THT, mixed tech PCB assemblies, box build; recommend processes and tooling; perform DFM/DFA assessments.
• NPI support: assist transitions RFQ to NPI; participate in prototype builds and first article activity; validate ECO/ECN changes.

Skills

PCB fabrication

SMT

Gerber interpretation

IPC Standards

DFM

DFA

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication or related

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PLM/ERP systems

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 Description

Location - Mysore

Experience - 4–8 Years (Preferred in EMS/Electronics Manufacturing Services with Automotive project experience)

Job Summary

The Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical) is responsible for evaluating customer product requirements from a technical feasibility, manufacturability, and production readiness perspective during the RFQ stage. The role ensures that customer designs are optimized for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), identifies technical and manufacturing risks, and supports a seamless transition from RFQ through New Product Introduction (NPI) into mass production.

The engineer will work closely with Sales, Program Management, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to provide technically sound and cost-effective manufacturing solutions across Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial segments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical RFQ Evaluation

Review and analyze customer technical documentation, including:

• Bill of Materials (BOM)
  
• Schematics
  
• Assembly drawings
  
• Test specifications and requirements
  
• Customized component/part drawings
  
• Evaluate product complexity, manufacturing readiness, and technology requirements.
  
• Identify potential manufacturing risks and recommend design improvements.
  
• Support accurate technical inputs for RFQ costing and manufacturing strategy.
  

Process & Manufacturing Feasibility

Assess manufacturing feasibility for:

• Through-Hole Technology (THT)
  
• Mixed Technology PCB Assemblies
  
• Box Build and System Integration
  
• Recommend suitable manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, fixtures, and special process requirements.
  
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) assessments.
  
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production efficiency and yield.
  

Perform detailed BOM analysis for:

• Component lifecycle status (Active, NRND, Obsolete)
  
• Package compatibility
  
• Alternate component identification
  
• Technical form-fit-function validation
  
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Component Engineering to mitigate sourcing risks.
  

NPI Support

• Support smooth transition from RFQ to New Product Introduction (NPI).
  
• Participate in prototype builds and first article manufacturing activities.
  
• Validate engineering changes (ECO/ECN) and design revisions.
  
• Ensure production readiness prior to pilot and mass production.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design teams.
  
• Provide technical clarifications to customers during RFQ discussions.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to RFQ engineering and manufacturing processes.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• 4–8 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB Assembly environment.
  
• Experience supporting technical RFQs and NPI activities.
  

Technical Skills

Strong Knowledge Of

• PCB fabrication and PCB assembly processes
  
• SMT, THT, Reflow Soldering, and Wave Soldering
  
• Gerber interpretation and PCB design fundamentals
  
• Electronic components, packaging technologies, and assembly methods
  
• IPC Standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-2221, IPC-7711/7721 preferred)
  
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
  
• Manufacturing process capability and quality requirements
  

Tools & Systems

• CAD tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent
  
• Gerber viewers and PCB analysis tools
  
• PLM and ERP systems
  
• Microsoft Excel and engineering documentation tools
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing processes and Lean manufacturing practices.
  
• Understanding of process engineering and production optimization.
  
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP is an added advantage.
  
• Exposure to IPC certification is desirable.
  

Industry Experience

Mandatory:

• Hands-on experience supporting Automotive Electronics projects within an EMS environment.
  

Preferred Exposure:

• Automotive
  
• Aerospace
  
• Defense
  
• Medical Electronics
  

The selected candidate will primarily support RFQs across multiple industry segments, with a strong focus on Automotive programs while also contributing to Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial customer projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Technical documentation review and interpretation
  
• Cross-functional collaboration
  
• Customer-focused approach
  
• Effective communication and presentation skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously
  
• Decision-making based on technical and manufacturing feasibility