Lead the full NPI lifecycle — from Product Feasibility Review (PFR) and Design Transfer through EVT, DVT, PVT and Mass Production (MP) ramp — for PCBA and electronic assemblies.
Develop, own and track project schedules, milestones, risk registers and resource plans; ensure on-time delivery across all NPI phases.
Chair cross‑functional NPI review meetings with customers, PE, QE, supply chain and production; expedite and resolve blockers in a timely manner.
Maintain NPI KPIs including first‑pass yield (FPY), cycle‑time, on‑time‑to‑market (OTM) and NPI cost‑to‑plan.
Lead DFM and DFT (Design‑for‑Test) reviews for new PCBAs; provide structured feedback to customers on layout, component selection, soldering, test‑point accessibility and reliability risks.
Define and qualify SMT, through‑hole, selective soldering and conformal‑coating processes for new products; establish solder paste, reflow, AOI and X‑r...