NPI Technology Manager (ISP) & Yield Integration

Role Overview:

Lead end to end new product introduction (NPI) for Integrated system packages (SiP/ISP) and associated PCBA assemblies, ensuring seamless transition from concept to high volume production with focus on performance, quality, reliability, cost and time to market.

Key Responsibilities:

NPI Program Execution

• Own ISP NPI projects from customer handoff to mass production.
• Drive stage gate NPI execution
• Concept à Eng validation test à Design validation test à Product validation Test à HVM
• Ensure alignment between package level and board level readiness.
• Manage multiple complex NPI programs simultaneously.

PCBA & System Integration Oversight

• Own PCBA NPI readiness in collaboration with SMEs/Process Engineers.
• Drive DFM/DFA reviews for SMT, Testing, Coating, Pin insertion and Box Assembly.
• Ensure compatibility between SiP, Modules, ICs land patterns, PCB layout and reflow profiles.
• Oversee board level bring up, functional testing and failure analysis.
• Ensure system level performance and reliability targets are met.

Yield, Reliability and Quality

• Own early yield ramp for PCBA processes.
• Lead root cause analysis for Package induced failures, SMT defects, board level escapees and field failures.
• Drive qualification and reliability testing (JEDEC, Boad level reliability, Environmental and system stress testing.)
• Ensure zero critical quality escapes at launch.

Cost, Schedule & Risk Management.

• Manage NPI cost models (BOM, PCBA Process and Test cycle time)
• Identify NPI risks early and drive mitigation plans.
• Identify technical, supplier and capacity risks early.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication.

• Serve as technical NPI focal point for customers.
• Present NPI status, Yield, risks and qualification readiness.
• Support customer audits and technical reviews.

Key Deliverables & KPI

• On time product launch.
• First pass yield and ramp to volume timeline.
• Qualification success rate
• Cost to target achievement
• Customer satisfaction during NPI phase.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor / master in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Mechanical, Electronics)
• 10-15 years’ experience in EMS industry.
• Hands on knowledge of ISP assembly flows, CTQ, Screen print, Pick and Place , Reflow, Pin insertion, coating and box assembly).
• Proven NPI ownership across module and board levels.
• Strong project management and cross functional leadership skills. (Preferred. PMP training/certification).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Automotive, Network, Aerospace applications.
• Familiarity with SPC, JMP/Minitab, DOE and Yield analytics.
• Experience working with global EMS companies.