Procurement Engineering / NPI Engineer (Supplier Qualification & Engineering Change Management)

Skills: EIS : New Product Development (NPD) Methodology and Management~Production & Manufacturing / Quality

Experience Required: 6-8

Role Descriptions:

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.

• Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification

• Experience in Product redesign for cost reduction or mitigation of EOL, supply chain issues.

• Experience in analyzing schematic, wiring diagram and PCB Gerber files

• Schematic entry and board layout creation.

• Experience in Drafting assembly procedures, work instructions

• Experience in Engineering Change Management processes and First article evaluation.

• Creating ECOs, CO’s, Drawing updates, Fixture design and digital work instructions.

• Prepare design change documentation

• Write and execute verification and validation protocol.

• Strong experience in procurement engineering and supplier qualification

• Design exposure with ability to understand design intent, manufacturability, and tolerance implications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T, materials, inspection requirements)

• Hands on experience with First Article (FA) planning, execution, and evaluation

• Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams including Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and SQEs

• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive activities end to end to completion

• Strong communication skills for supplier coordination and follow ups

• Ability to track, report, and close issues within defined project timelines

• Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry

• Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations

• Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation

Identify cost reduction opportunities.

Analyze schematic, wiring diagram and PCB Gerber files

Develop Proof of concept/prototype

Complete Inspection/Analysis, modeling, regression testing and or characterization testing

Perform design change impact analysis and conduct stakeholder review

Prepare design change plan

Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps

Conduct design change documentation review meeting with stakeholders

Write verification & validation protocols

Perform detailed drawing and engineering reviews with suppliers to identify and close gaps

Plan, track, and manage First Article (FA).

Review FAIR documentation and perform Inspection, and form, fit and function testing

Follow up and close incomplete, incorrect, or missing supplier documentation

Perform design verification testing

Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams

Write engineering change orders required for design transfer and implementation

Coordinate closely with SQEs, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations teams

Act as single point owner for assigned suppliers and qualification scope to ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence

Escalate risks and unresolved issues proactively and drive mitigation actions

Ensure formal closure of qualification, change, and validation activities

NOTE: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering required.