The Manufacturing Engineer for NPI ensures successful introduction of new products by developing and validating manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation before production launch. This role bridges design and manufacturing, guaranteeing that new products meet quality, cost, and delivery targets while complying with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in CPPD and design reviews to influence product design for manufacturability.
• Conduct feasibility studies for components and assemblies across welding, painting, and assembly processes.
• Create and validate process flow documentation (PFMEA, SFMEA, DF, CP, IPV, ETC).
• Develop standard work instructions (SWS/SWES) and visual aids for operators
• Define tooling and equipment requirements for new product lines.
• Guarantee adherence to APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Work with supply chain, logistics, and packaging teams to ensure smooth transition.
• Close NPI issues with clear risk assessments before production commitment.
Bachelor’s or Engineering degree related to the field is required.
Intermediate-Advanced English level desirable.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Uses an assigned critical thinking method during decision-making.
• Gathers, organizes, and structures relevant data and ideas.
• Contributes to documenting information, concepts, participants, stakeholders, and workflows.
• Identifies, clarifies, and prioritizes issues.
• Supports the evaluation of risks, benefits, and alternative options.
Lean Manufacturing
• Provides examples of the advantages and potential challenges of adopting lean principles.
• Explains fundamental tools used to observe processes and detect waste.
• Shares industry or organizational cases of both successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.
• Identifies core lean principles and key aspects of the lean manufacturing methodology.
Manufacturing Processes
• Capable to read and interpret assembly drawings.
• Experience on creating assembly procedures and train operators.
• Ability to conduct timing analysis and create assembly routings.
Problem Management Process - MFG
• Explains the overall workflow of problem management from start to finish.
• Gives examples of well-written and poorly written problem reports.
• Identifies common types of problems typically addressed in a manufacturing environment.
• Finds information on essential practices, policies, and procedures related to problem management.
