Chief Engineer, NPI Equipment

Philips; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A health technology company in Indonesia is seeking a Chief Engineer for NPI Equipment to oversee advanced product development lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering or related field, with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering roles. Responsibilities include leading projects, refining production requirements, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English are required. This is a full-time onsite role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations or Engineering.
• Proven experience in leading teams.
• Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDLM subprojects from development through launch.
• Refine manufacturing requirements for efficient transitions.
• Finalize quality control plans and maintain compliance.
• Oversee installation of complex equipment and support ramp-up phases.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Chief Engineer, NPI Equipment

Job Description

The role is responsible for overseeing advanced product development lifecycle management (PDLM) subprojects, refining production‑related requirements, updating quality control plans, operating as a subject matter expert, identifying process enhancements, guiding Capex optimization, and designing factory infrastructure.

Your Role

• Lead advanced Product Development Lifecycle Management (PDLM) subprojects, ensuring seamless coordination from development through launch.
• Refine and align manufacturing requirements in PDLM to enable efficient transitions from design to production.
• Finalize quality control plans and work instructions, maintaining strict compliance with all standards and policies.
• Oversee installation of complex equipment and support ramp‑up phases, ensuring integration and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Provide final factory input at key project milestones, focusing on quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, design implementation roadmaps, and monitor performance after project handover.
• Apply leaning manufacturing principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Guide and mentor junior staff on Capex optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Design factory layouts for optimal workflow and productivity and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure continuous improvement.

You're The Right Fit If

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Cost Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in leading teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

How We Work Together

Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities.

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