NPI Mechanical Engineer

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Leader Engineer will function as a key member of the Operations team, ensuring an orderly transition from R&D to Operations. The NPI / Product Lead Engineer will be responsible for new product introduction, manufacturing processes, product documentation, technical aspects, tooling, support test equipment, and automation for both new and existing products. In addition, the engineer will support sustaining manufacturing products and activities.

Responsibilities
Responsible for building and managing Product/Production file, Product documentation, BOM, jigs/tools/Fixtures design, DFXs, production needs and troubleshooting.
Serve as the Operations technical focal point and collaborate cross functionally with R&D, engineering, supply chain, quality in the electronic/electrical discipline
Lead test-related projects with subcontractors delivering electrical and mechanical test equipment to the production line.
Responsible for conducting the product ECO process, including implementation and configuration control.
Manage and execute FAIs at subcontractors sites.
Validate manufacturing processes to meet targets for production output and quality standards.
Support Operations engineering processes such as waivers and deviations, EOL, FMEA, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and audits. Support ongoing production processes and equipment and train subcontractors and production lines.
Support IQC, IPQC, and OQC documentation and processes.
Implement manufacturing transfer requirements, including TTP from Afimilk to suppliers and contract manufacturers and their second tier, if applicable.