Global Engineering Manager - Lean & NPI Excellence

XP Power; Kuala Kangsar; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

XP Power is a global leader in power solutions and seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen our Malaysia team. You will drive NPI programs, implement lean practices, and optimize processes to meet quality and efficiency targets.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor engineers, and lead cost reduction initiatives while ensuring APQP/PPAP compliance and strong design for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NPI-PCBA, DFX, Optical & X‑Ray Inspection, PCB Assembly, Box Build, Mechanical Assembly, Testing, and Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering activities to ensure product quality and process efficiency meet customer requirements and company goals.
• Review KPIs and implement metrics; provide regular management reports.
• Lead manufacturing engineering excellence with lean practices and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead NPI/PPAP activities using APQP tools from development through launch.
• Drive cost reduction and quality improvements through DFx and process optimization.

Skills

NPI-PCBA

DFX

Optical & X-Ray Inspection

PCB Assembly

Box Build

Mechanical Assembly

Testing

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Electronic Manufacturing Processes

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication

Microsoft Office

Presentation

Creative Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Quality & Lean

Working Effectively with Others

D/PFMEA

8D/Corrective Action

Equipment/Tester Safety

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent

Job description

XP Power is a global leader in power solutions and seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen our Malaysia team. You will drive NPI programs, implement lean practices, and optimize processes to meet quality and efficiency targets.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor engineers, and lead cost reduction initiatives while ensuring APQP/PPAP compliance and strong design for manufacturability.