Senior NPI Engineer – Global Launch & Ramp-Up Leader

Amphenol; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol in Mexicali seeks an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to drive new product introduction from design handoff through qualification, ramp-up, and handover to Operations.

You will collaborate with multiple functions to ensure DFM, readiness of equipment and processes, and robust qualification activities, including PFMEA and IQ/OQ/PQ, while leading knowledge transfer across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field as listed.
• 5+ years in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Product Industrialization in manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading new product launches from prototype/pilot to mass production.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ, FAI, MSA, and process capability (Cpk).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing principles, quality systems, root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, risks and deliverables in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience in electronics, cable assemblies, interconnect products, automation, or high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• MS Project or similar tools experience.
• Advanced English communication for global interactions.
• Valid passport and US visa; willingness for domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from design handoff through qualification, ramp-up and handover to Operations.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness: equipment, tooling, fixtures, docs, materials, quality controls, and resources.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials, Automation, Test Engineering and Operations.
• Review designs for DFM and production readiness.
• Develop and maintain NPI project plans, milestones, risks, actions, and deliverables.
• Lead PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, MSA/Gage R&R, pilot builds, PVT and FAI.
• Define and validate processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, test methods and inspection requirements.
• Identify manufacturing risks and drive corrective actions and continuous Improvement.
• Support process capability, yield, cycle time, OEE, quality and cost improvements during qualification and ramp-up.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for readiness.
• Lead knowledge transfer and manufacturing transfers between global sites as needed.
• Own and maintain Process Flow, SOPs/WIs, PFMEA, Control Plan, qualification reports and Product History Records.
• Provide technical leadership to NPI engineers and cross-functional teams during launches.
• Communicate project status, risks, recovery plans, and escalations to engineering and management.

Skills

NPI leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Process validation

PFMEA/Control Plans

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Global teamwork

Travel readiness

US visa/Passport ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amphenol in Mexicali seeks an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to drive new product introduction from design handoff through qualification, ramp-up, and handover to Operations.

You will collaborate with multiple functions to ensure DFM, readiness of equipment and processes, and robust qualification activities, including PFMEA and IQ/OQ/PQ, while leading knowledge transfer across global sites.