17,925 Npi Manager jobs in India

As an NPI Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the development and delivery of our EV powertrain systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of complex projects, from concept through production, while maintaining high-quality standards and optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of automotive engineering, project management, and the EV powertrain development lifecycle, and be capable of driving results in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Manage multiple programs related to EV powertrain development, from design through to delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, define deliverables, set timelines, and allocate resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of all milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and execution across all program phases.
• Risk Management: Identify program risks, define mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues that could impact timelines, quality, or budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, suppliers, and partners, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the program lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to optimize processes and workflows across programs, contributing to efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Quality Control: Ensure all powertrain systems meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams, ensuring that all designs and prototypes meet performance, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management in the automotive or electric vehicle industry, with a focus on powertrain systems or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of EV powertrain components, including motors, inverters, battery systems, and drivetrains.
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects from inception to delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior leadership.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth company is a plus.

Why join us?

• Within first year, you will put a product in >10K units/yr production.
• First person in this role! You'll get a lot of freedom to define how this function should work and grow with the company
• Be part of a forward-thinking, fast-growing EV start-up and make an impact in the future of transportation.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth.

As an NPI Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the development and delivery of our EV powertrain systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of complex projects, from concept through production, while maintaining high-quality standards and optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of automotive engineering, project management, and the EV powertrain development lifecycle, and be capable of driving results in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Manage multiple programs related to EV powertrain development, from design through to delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, define deliverables, set timelines, and allocate resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of all milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and execution across all program phases.
• Risk Management: Identify program risks, define mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues that could impact timelines, quality, or budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, suppliers, and partners, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the program lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to optimize processes and workflows across programs, contributing to efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Quality Control: Ensure all powertrain systems meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams, ensuring that all designs and prototypes meet performance, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management in the automotive or electric vehicle industry, with a focus on powertrain systems or related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of EV powertrain components, including motors, inverters, battery systems, and drivetrains.
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects from inception to delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior leadership.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth company is a plus.

Why join us?

• Within first year, you will put a product in >10K units/yr production.
• First person in this role! You'll get a lot of freedom to define how this function should work and grow with the company
• Be part of a forward-thinking, fast-growing EV start-up and make an impact in the future of transportation.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth.

Job Description: NPI & Engineering Manager

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team, including NPI engineers, and drives the strategic execution of new product introductions, process improvements, and technical innovation. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager collaborates with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management :
   
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, including NPI, process, and quality engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  
• Define team objectives, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance to meet project milestones.
  
• Recruit and train top engineering talent to build a high-performing team.
  
2. NPI and Project Oversight :
   
• Oversee the entire NPI process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  
• Coordinate with NPI engineers to implement DFM, DFT, and process validation strategies.
  
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for new product launches.
  
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration :
   
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customers to ensure seamless product transitions.
  
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to align production capabilities with design requirements.
  
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
  
4. Process Optimization and Innovation :
   
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes using lean, Six Sigma, and automation techniques.
  
• Implement and validate new technologies, equipment, or software to enhance production efficiency.
  
• Analyze production data to identify trends, reduce costs, and improve quality metrics like OEE and FPY.
  
5. Compliance and Strategic Alignment :
   
• Ensure engineering processes comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC, FDA for medical electronics) and customer specifications.
  
• Align engineering initiatives with organizational goals, such as cost reduction, scalability, and sustainability.
  
• Prepare and present project reviews and technical reports to senior management and clients.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  
• Experience : 10–15 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or EMS.
  
• Technical Skills :
  
• Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, PCB assembly, and test systems.
  
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), PDM systems, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
  
• Expertise in quality systems, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), and regulatory standards (e.g., RoHS, UL, ISO 13485 for medical).
  
• Leadership Skills :
  
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, even without direct authority.
  
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to interact with customers, suppliers, and executives.
  
• Preferred :
  
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume EMS environments or regulated industries (e.g., medical, aerospace).
  
• Knowledge of supply chain management and vendor coordination.
  

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor settings, with occasional travel to customer or supplier sites.
  
• Requires flexibility to handle urgent production issues or project deadlines.
  

Job Description: NPI & Engineering Manager

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team, including NPI engineers, and drives the strategic execution of new product introductions, process improvements, and technical innovation. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager collaborates with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management :
   
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, including NPI, process, and quality engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  
• Define team objectives, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance to meet project milestones.
  
• Recruit and train top engineering talent to build a high-performing team.
  
2. NPI and Project Oversight :
   
• Oversee the entire NPI process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  
• Coordinate with NPI engineers to implement DFM, DFT, and process validation strategies.
  
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for new product launches.
  
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration :
   
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customers to ensure seamless product transitions.
  
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to align production capabilities with design requirements.
  
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
  
4. Process Optimization and Innovation :
   
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes using lean, Six Sigma, and automation techniques.
  
• Implement and validate new technologies, equipment, or software to enhance production efficiency.
  
• Analyze production data to identify trends, reduce costs, and improve quality metrics like OEE and FPY.
  
5. Compliance and Strategic Alignment :
   
• Ensure engineering processes comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC, FDA for medical electronics) and customer specifications.
  
• Align engineering initiatives with organizational goals, such as cost reduction, scalability, and sustainability.
  
• Prepare and present project reviews and technical reports to senior management and clients.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  
• Experience : 10–15 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or EMS.
  
• Technical Skills :
  
• Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, PCB assembly, and test systems.
  
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), PDM systems, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
  
• Expertise in quality systems, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), and regulatory standards (e.g., RoHS, UL, ISO 13485 for medical).
  
• Leadership Skills :
  
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, even without direct authority.
  
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to interact with customers, suppliers, and executives.
  
• Preferred :
  
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume EMS environments or regulated industries (e.g., medical, aerospace).
  
• Knowledge of supply chain management and vendor coordination.
  

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor settings, with occasional travel to customer or supplier sites.
  
• Requires flexibility to handle urgent production issues or project deadlines.
  

Job Description: NPI & Engineering Manager

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team, including NPI engineers, and drives the strategic execution of new product introductions, process improvements, and technical innovation. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager collaborates with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

Work Environment

Position : Manager - NPI & Process Engineering Qualification & Experience : Engineering Degree / Diploma with 10-15 years' experience in NPI & Process Engineering Organization : Cyient DLM Limited Work Location : Shamshabad, Hyderabad

Job Description:

The NPI & Process Manager in PCBA Assembly is a pivotal role that combines process management, engineering, and leadership to successfully bring new electronic products from concept to high-volume production. This manager ensures that the assembly processes are optimized, scalable, and capable of producing high-quality products. They work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the product meets design specifications, quality standards, and is manufacturability at scale while keeping costs under control.

Management and Soft Skills:

The Operations Lifecycle Program Management team leads NPI material management for Engineering development and Operation builds for iPhone from concept to launch.

This role partners closely with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, System Program Management, Part Suppliers, Procurement, Operations, and Contract Manufacturers to ensure Clear to Build (CTB) to each development build and drive product readiness to meet launch schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Manage on-time and in-spec material readiness for engineering and operation builds

- Closely track component changes and configuration variances at each build stage

- Work closely with procurement, suppliers, finance and contract manufactures to ensure demand and incoming supply is aligned and communicated

- Run material cost, lead time, liability, spend forecast, and actualizations

- Manage purchase orders/requisitions and maintain invoice tracking and receipt of goods

- Present regular material cost and readiness updates to engineering and operations executive leadership teams to highlight risk, root cause and provide action plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related fields
• 5+ years experience in program and supply chain management

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized, detailed-oriented and independently driven
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to own and drive issues to closure and influence change when necessary
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Motivated and results-oriented leader