NPI ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Function
Responsible for managing and overseeing the introduction of new products, processes, and changes within the manufacturing process, focusing on surface treatments like metal surface treatments like plating and cleaning.
Duties & Responsibilities
1) Surface Treatment Expertise:
- Deep understanding of various surface treatment processes, such as anodizing, chromating, electropolish, cleaning as well as their impact on product performance and reliability.
2) Process Optimization:
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
3) Quality Assurance:
- Developing and implementing quality control systems, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
4) Customer Requirement:
- Understand customer’s requirement by communicating with customer for every involved to ensure customer’s satisfaction and product quality.
5) Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis:
- Investigating and resolving issues that arise during the NPI process, often using techniques like failure analysis.
6) Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintaining accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and quality control data.
7) Collaboration and Communication:
- Working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality control.
8) Continuous Improvement:
- Identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
9) Design for Manufacturability (DFM):
- Evaluating product designs for manufacturability and making recommendations for improvements to ensure efficient production.
10) Project Management:
- Managing NPI projects on time and within budget, including scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
11) Supplier Improvement Plans:
- Developing and driving plans to improve supplier performance and ensure they meet quality and delivery requirements
