Design & NPI Engineer (Wire Harness & Cable Assembly)

AME Systems (SEA) Sdn. Bhd.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AME Systems (SEA) Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a hands-on Design & NPI Engineer to support wire harness and cable assembly projects from concept through production. You will lead NPI initiatives, develop drawings, BOMs, and documentation, and ensure manufacturability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in wire harness design, cable assembly engineering, or related manufacturing/NP I roles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with engineering documentation, BOM management, and change control processes.
• Knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with wire harness design software such as Siemens Capital, Arcadia, Zuken, SolidWorks Electrical, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harness, cable assembly, and electro-mechanical products to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Review customer specifications and provide manufacturability, quality, and cost optimization solutions.
• Support product validation, testing, and qualification activities.
• Lead NPI projects from quotation and design review through prototype, pilot build, and mass production release.
• Coordinate prototype builds, FAI, and production trials.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Manage ECRs and ECOs.
• Provide technical support for production issues and customer concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in FMEA, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Drive improvements in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality management system requirements.

Skills

Wire harness design

NPI engineering

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens Capital

Arcadia

Zuken

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Design & NPI Engineer (Wire Harness & Cable Assembly)

We are seeking a hands-on and customer-focused Design & NPI Engineer to support wire harness and cable assembly projects from concept through production. This role is responsible for product design, new product introduction (NPI), engineering change management, prototype development, and manufacturing support to ensure successful delivery of customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers, production, quality, and engineering teams to develop robust products and manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Design and develop wire harness, cable assembly, and electro-mechanical products to meet customer requirements.

Create and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.

Review customer specifications and provide technical solutions for manufacturability, quality, and cost optimization.

Support product validation, testing, and qualification activities.

Lead NPI projects from quotation and design review through prototype, pilot build, and mass production release.

Coordinate prototype builds, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production trials.

Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth product launch and manufacturing readiness.

Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

Provide technical support for production issues and customer concerns.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Participate in FMEA, risk assessments, and design reviews.

Drive improvements in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.

Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality management system requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience in wire harness design, cable assembly engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, or process engineering.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.

Experience with engineering documentation, BOM management, and change control processes.

Knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.

Familiarity with wire harness design software such as Siemens Capital, Arcadia, Zuken, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Customer-focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing.

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or related quality standards.

Experience with aerospace, industrial, automotive, or medical manufacturing environments.

Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

Experience managing customer technical projects and NPI activities.