As a Supply Chain Management - NPI Engineer, I ensure that the file / product package are being well communicated from R&D to Contract Manufacturing. I also ensure that DFM are well reviewed by the design team so that the Contract Manufacturing will have all the support in terms of good quality and good process flow. The manufacturing process may be further divided into sub-tasks such as assembly, testing, inspection, and packaging. During the manufacturing process, companies must be mindful of waste or other factors that may cause deviations from their original plans. For example, if a company is using more raw materials than planned and sourced for due to inadequate employee training, it must rectify the issue or revisit the earlier stages in SCM.
