Job Title - Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical)

Department - NPI & Engineering

Location - Mysore

Experience - 4–8 Years (Preferred in EMS/Electronics Manufacturing Services with Automotive project experience)

Job Summary

The Product Engineer – RFQ (Technical) is responsible for evaluating customer product requirements from a technical feasibility, manufacturability, and production readiness perspective during the RFQ stage. The role ensures that customer designs are optimized for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), identifies technical and manufacturing risks, and supports a seamless transition from RFQ through New Product Introduction (NPI) into mass production.

The engineer will work closely with Sales, Program Management, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to provide technically sound and cost-effective manufacturing solutions across Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial segments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical RFQ Evaluation

• Review and analyze customer technical documentation, including:
  
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
    
  • Gerber files
    
  • Schematics
    
  • Assembly drawings
    
  • Test specifications and requirements
    
  • Customized component/part drawings
    
• Evaluate product complexity, manufacturing readiness, and technology requirements.
  
• Identify potential manufacturing risks and recommend design improvements.
  
• Support accurate technical inputs for RFQ costing and manufacturing strategy.
  

Process & Manufacturing Feasibility

• Assess manufacturing feasibility for:
  
  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
    
  • Through-Hole Technology (THT)
    
  • Mixed Technology PCB Assemblies
    
  • Box Build and System Integration
    
• Recommend suitable manufacturing processes, production flow, tooling, fixtures, and special process requirements.
  
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) assessments.
  
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production efficiency and yield.
  

Component Engineering Support

• Perform detailed BOM analysis for:
  
  • Component lifecycle status (Active, NRND, Obsolete)
    
  • Package compatibility
    
  • Alternate component identification
    
  • Technical form-fit-function validation
    
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Component Engineering to mitigate sourcing risks.
  

NPI Support

• Support smooth transition from RFQ to New Product Introduction (NPI).
  
• Participate in prototype builds and first article manufacturing activities.
  
• Validate engineering changes (ECO/ECN) and design revisions.
  
• Ensure production readiness prior to pilot and mass production.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design teams.
  
• Provide technical clarifications to customers during RFQ discussions.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to RFQ engineering and manufacturing processes.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• 4–8 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB Assembly environment.
  
• Experience supporting technical RFQs and NPI activities.
  

Technical Skills

Strong Knowledge Of

• PCB fabrication and PCB assembly processes
  
• SMT, THT, Reflow Soldering, and Wave Soldering
  
• Gerber interpretation and PCB design fundamentals
  
• Electronic components, packaging technologies, and assembly methods
  

Good Understanding Of

• IPC Standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-2221, IPC-7711/7721 preferred)
  
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
  
• Manufacturing process capability and quality requirements
  

Tools & Systems

• CAD tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent
  
• Gerber viewers and PCB analysis tools
  
• PLM and ERP systems
  
• Microsoft Excel and engineering documentation tools
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing processes and Lean manufacturing practices.
  
• Understanding of process engineering and production optimization.
  
• Experience in engineering change management (ECN/ECO).
  
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP is an added advantage.
  
• Exposure to IPC certification is desirable.
  

Industry Experience

Mandatory:

• Hands-on experience supporting Automotive Electronics projects within an EMS environment.
  

Preferred Exposure:

• Automotive
  
• Aerospace
  
• Defense
  
• Medical Electronics
  
• Industrial Electronics
  

The selected candidate will primarily support RFQs across multiple industry segments, with a strong focus on Automotive programs while also contributing to Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial customer projects.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Technical documentation review and interpretation
  
• Cross-functional collaboration
  
• Customer-focused approach
  
• Effective communication and presentation skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously
  
• Decision-making based on technical and manufacturing feasibility