NPI Engineer

CHawk Technology Int'l (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Alberta, Canada, is looking for an NPI Engineer to manage the introduction of new products into manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality launches, providing engineering support, and coordinating activities for production efficiency. Candidates should have a NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and possess strong communication skills. Experience is not mandatory, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude and ability to communicate well with all levels.
• Meticulous and detailed in job assignments.
• Relevant manufacturing experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work instructions and technical write-ups for production.
• Liaise with the sales team and customer on manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate engineering activities for production and new product implementation.
• Provide engineering support to production sections.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: The NPI Engineer is responsible for managing and executing the introduction of new products into manufacturing. This role bridges the gap between design and production, ensuring that new products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and with high quality. The NPI Engineer collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work instructions (WI, OMS), technical write-ups for production
• Liaise with the sales team and the customer to highlight issues with the prints or manufacturing through the supplier problem sheet (SPS)
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors on technical purchases requiring engineering review to meet the requirements
• Coordinate and follow-up on engineering activities for production and new product implementation
• Provide engineering support, advice and direction to production sections on manufacturing and testing requirements
• Work with production to review, analyze and resolve quality issues
• Support production on productivity improvement, cost reduction and other continuous improvement projects from time to time
• Support qualification activities including FAI
• Design and develop toolings to improve efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing the parts
• Review processes to analyze, control and minimize deviations using statistical tools
• Follow-up on new processes to ensure processes are tested and stable before and during production
• Review process timings for new products and existing production operations to ensure that they are updated and current
• Initiate cost or productivity improvements projects

Qualifications

• NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• We are open to candidates with no experience
• Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to communicate well with all levels
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural work environment
• Meticulous and detailed in job assignments
• Relevant manufacturing experience in a production environment
• Candidates with extensive experience will be considered for a senior position
• Project management skills will be advantageous