NPI Manager

Overview:

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of optoelectronics our OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) division is a diversified manufacturer of standard and custom photodiodes and optical sensors for used in aerospace, defense, commercial and medical applications.

We are one of the largest global manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, delivering engineering design support and manufacturing capabilities that include products for use in the defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets, among others. We utilize our world-class manufacturing facilities in the U.S., India and Malaysia to continue to put forth excellent engineering solutions aligned with efficient manufacturing to meet high-volume production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Own overall NPI project execution from RFQ, EVT, DVT, PVT through mass production release.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Drive customer design transfer, BOM validation, DFM/DFT reviews, process readiness, and manufacturing qualification.
• Establish and manage NPI schedules, milestones, risks, and action item closure.
• Lead First Article (FA), PPAP, pilot build, and production readiness reviews.
• Ensure tooling, fixtures, test stations, materials, and manufacturing documentation are ready for production.
• Coordinate engineering changes (ECO/ECN) during NPI and ramp-up phases.
• Monitor NPI KPIs including schedule adherence, FPY, yield improvement, FA closure, and launch readiness.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI-related issues.
• Interface directly with customers on technical, quality, and project execution matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8–15 years EMS/OEM manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, or Product Engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA, box build, DFM, DFT, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, FA/CA, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing customer projects and factory readiness from prototype to volume production.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.