Automotive NPI Project Lead | APQP/PPAP & Launch

Talent Trader Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Trader Group seeks an experienced NPI project manager to lead end-to-end product introductions in the automotive sector from our Malaysia site. You will schedule milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with APQP/PPAP and IATF 16949 standards.

The role includes overseeing line transfers and equipment migrations from overseas facilities to Malaysia, requiring strong negotiation and customer relationship skills.

Qualifications

• NPI project management in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
• Structured gated development processes.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Negotiation and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) projects including scheduling and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, Process Engineering, and PMC for smooth launches.
• Ensure APQP milestones, PPAP submissions, Run@Rate trials, and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Oversee manufacturing line transfers and equipment migrations from overseas facilities to Malaysia.

Job description

Talent Trader Group seeks an experienced NPI project manager to lead end-to-end product introductions in the automotive sector from our Malaysia site. You will schedule milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with APQP/PPAP and IATF 16949 standards.

The role includes overseeing line transfers and equipment migrations from overseas facilities to Malaysia, requiring strong negotiation and customer relationship skills.