New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. Nippon Seiki de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (NSMX), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Monterrey, Mexico, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units.

Purpose of Job

Launching of new models, employing the APQP methodology.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.

• Launching of new models employing the APQP methodology.
  
• Partaking in weekly Project meetings, providing follow-up to pending open items.
• Follow-up to trials and results with the prior scheduling, as seen in the APQP.
• Emission and control of IPP/variation control labeling (Turning Point control).
• Ensure the on-time delivery and form of PPAP documentation, previously validated with the cross-functional team, for the client’s approval.
• Inventory material control for new models.
• Management, validation, and implementation of Engineering changes across the trial stage.
• Coordination of activities/follow-up through weekly Engineering changes meetings.
• Participate in the company-provided training.
• Participate in the Layered Process Audits, as scheduled by the QMS team, with the different operative areas.
• Should it be required, participation in cross-functional team projects.
• Participation in IATF audits / corrective action preparations.
• Compliance with the internal guidelines and policies, both in conduct and environmental, health and safety.
• Correct use of facilities, resources, and PPE.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, (Industrial, Materials, or similar)Related Experience

• New Product Introduction medium and long term projects using APQP methodology; Follow-up to internal audits; Knowledge of lab tests of electrical and/or plastic components, metrology. Microsoft Office.
  
• Knowledge of IATF standard, ISO9001, ISO14001, Core Tools.
• 5´s, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC (CORE tools).
• FMEAs, Control Plans, drawings interpretation.

Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO 14001, ISO IATF, ISO 45001. certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.NSI Competencies

• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.

Additional Information

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.