Role Overview:

Lead end to end new product introduction (NPI) for Integrated system packages (SiP/ISP) and associated PCBA assemblies, ensuring seamless transition from concept to high volume production with focus on performance, quality, reliability, cost and time to market.

Responsibilities: 

NPI Program Execution

•Own ISP NPI projects from customer handoff to mass production.

• Drive stage gate NPI execution o Concept → Eng validation test → Design validation test → Product validation Test → HVM

• Ensure alignment between package level and board level readiness.

• Manage multiple complex NPI programs simultaneously.

PCBA & System Integration Oversight

• Own PCBA NPI readiness in collaboration with SMEs/Process Engineers.

• Drive DFM/DFA reviews for SMT, Testing, Coating, Pin insertion and Box Assembly.

• Ensure compatibility between SiP, Modules, ICs land patterns, PCB layout and reflow profiles.

• Oversee board level bring up, functional testing and failure analysis.

• Ensure system level performance and reliability targets are met.

Yield, Reliability and Quality

• Own early yield ramp for PCBA processes.

• Lead root cause analysis for Package induced failures, SMT defects, board level escapees and field failures.

• Drive qualification and reliability testing (JEDEC, Boad level reliability, Environmental and system stress testing.)

• Ensure zero critical quality escapes at launch.

Cost, Schedule & Risk Management

• Manage NPI cost models (BOM, PCBA Process and Test cycle time)

• Identify NPI risks early and drive mitigation plans.

• Identify technical, supplier and capacity risks early.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as technical NPI focal point for customers.

• Present NPI status, Yield, risks and qualification readiness.

• Support customer audits and technical reviews.

Essential Attributes

• On time product launch.

• First pass yield and ramp to volume timeline.

• Qualification success rate

• Cost to target achievement

• Customer satisfaction during NPI phase.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor / master in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Mechanical, Electronics)

• 10-15 years’ experience in EMS industry.

• Hands on knowledge of ISP assembly flows, CTQ, Screen print, Pick and Place , Reflow, Pin insertion, coating and box assembly)

• Proven NPI ownership across module and board levels.

• Strong project management and cross functional leadership skills. (Preferred. PMP training/certification)

Desired Skills

• Experience in Automotive, Network, Aerospace applications.

• Familiarity with SPC, JMP/Minitab, DOE and Yield analytics.

• Experience working with global EMS companies.