NPI Senior Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

NPI Senior Engineer (Automotive): Leading New Product Introduction processes for automobile electrical products with an accent on DFM analysis, equipment specification, and APQP implementation. Focus on optimizing manufacturing flows, managing tooling development, and ensuring a safe product launch through PPAP and PFMEA.

Salary: ¥ 177,600 – ¥ 277,500

Company

A leading global provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions.

What you will do

• Perform DFM analysis to ensure robust designs meet process and quality requirements.
• Define equipment and tooling specifications and lead the APQP process, including flow charts, layout, PFMEA, SOP, and PPAP.
• Conduct technical reviews for equipment and molds, managing development schedules and acceptance stages.
• Supervise equipment installation, try-runs, and the handover process to manufacturing engineering.
• Provide cost estimations for program teams and support sales quotations.
• Manage ECNs post-SOP and lead VAVE projects for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in automobile electrical product development and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with plastic molding, SMT PCB, and electrical welding processes.
• Strong knowledge of IATF standards and tools such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, and MS Project.
• English: Fluent proficiency is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive, and positive work environment.
• Long history of technological innovation with high advancement potential.
• Commitment to excellence and ethical operations.
• Opportunity to work in a global company with 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities.