New Project Introduction (NPI) Engineer (5-8 Years)

Overview

Lead the New Project Industrialization of Airbag ECU manufacturing projects into the Pune plant, from project approval through Start of Production (SOP).

What you'll do

• Lead the successful transfer and launch of Airbag ECU manufacturing projects into the Pune plant.
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, and mitigation plans from project approval through SOP.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project objectives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews and production ramp-up activities.
• Assess manufacturing capacity requirements based on customer demand and production forecasts.
• Plan production layouts, floor space, utilities, manpower, and infrastructure required for new projects.
• Coordinate readiness of Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure all manufacturing resources are available and qualified before production launch.
• Identify and evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and test systems available across global manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with global teams to assess equipment capability, utilization, and transfer feasibility.
• Plan and coordinate machine relocation activities, including dismantling, packing, transportation, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure successful qualification and operational readiness of transferred equipment.
• Serve as the primary interface between the Pune plant and global manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with international project teams, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, logistics partners, and purchasing teams.
• Conduct regular project reviews, status updates, and risk assessments.
• Drive timely closure of project actions, issues, and escalation items.
• Coordinate utility readiness, factory setup activities, and equipment installation plans.
• Manage commissioning, equipment qualification, trial builds, and validation activities.
• Ensure production lines, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and support processes are fully operational before SOP.
• Support pilot builds and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to manufacturing transfers, equipment relocation, project timelines, and infrastructure readiness.
• Develop contingency plans and monitor implementation effectiveness.
• Prepare project dashboards, management reports, and launch readiness reviews.
• Support successful customer and internal project launch milestones.

What you'll need

• 5-8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, industrialization, manufacturing transfers, plant setup, or NPI projects.
• Experience managing equipment relocation, installation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
• Manufacturing project management and industrialization experience.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and factory infrastructure requirements.
• Experience with machine installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, resource planning, and production readiness.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as MS Project or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering stream.

Nice to have

• Airbag ECU, Automotive Electronics, ECU Assembly, or Safety Electronics manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to international manufacturing transfers and localization projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Details

• Location: Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra.