NPI Engineer: Manufacturing Launch & Process Expert

Littelfuse; Piedras Negras; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Littelfuse is seeking an NPI Engineer to lead new product introduction activities in Piedras Negras, Mexico. You will develop manufacturing processes, validation, and product transfers, collaborating with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and on-time launches.

Responsibilities include creating flow diagrams, FMEAs, control plans, and work instructions, monitoring KPIs, driving cost reductions, and delivering technical training to operators and supervisors.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or completed university education in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Manufacturing, Process, Project, or similar Engineer.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and New Product Introduction methodologies.
• Experience developing or working with Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple project activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate efficiency, productivity, OEE, downtime, quality, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Knowledge of process control, manufacturing documentation, and compliance standards.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training.
• Organized, results-oriented, and capable of managing priorities in a manufacturing and project-driven environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate New Product Introduction activities, including process development, documentation, validation, release, and product transfer activities.
• Develop and implement manufacturing systems, assembly lines, methods, process sheets, standards, and operator instructions for new products.
• Design manufacturing process flows and support production layouts, line balancing, equipment selection, tooling, ergonomics, cycle times, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure product manufacturability and successful implementation into production.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups to support project execution and new product launches.
• Develop and maintain key manufacturing documentation, including Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, visual aids, and operating documentation.
• Coordinate engineering samples and support prototype testing and evaluation.
• Define and monitor KPIs associated with new product and project releases.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, including efficiency, productivity, OEE, downtime, quality, and cost.
• Identify process issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply lessons learned from existing products and processes to prevent recurring issues during new product launches.
• Support quality and compliance activities, including corrective and preventive actions, audit findings, deviations, and PCNs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and problem-solving support to manufacturing teams.
• Develop and deliver technical training for supervisors, technicians, and other personnel as required.
• Support equipment and tooling releases while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Training delivery

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Process FMEAs

Control Plans

Flow Diagrams

Work Instructions

Descripción del empleo

Littelfuse is seeking an NPI Engineer to lead new product introduction activities in Piedras Negras, Mexico. You will develop manufacturing processes, validation, and product transfers, collaborating with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and on-time launches.

Responsibilities include creating flow diagrams, FMEAs, control plans, and work instructions, monitoring KPIs, driving cost reductions, and delivering technical training to operators and supervisors.