Lead New Product Introduction Engineer

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to own the transition of complex electromechanical, electronic, and fluidics-based products from design into stable manufacturing environments. You will lead DVT/PVT readiness, establish robust traceability and documentation, and guide cross-functional teams to meet schedule, quality, and performance targets.

This role offers broad visibility andOwnership of manufacturing readiness for advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8–10 years of NPI or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong experience with complex mechanical, electrical, and fluidics systems in semiconductor, med-device, or high-complexity manufacturing.
• Extensive experience with NPI documentation requiring redlines, specification reviews, updates, and change control.
• High competency in cGMP and ISO13485 practices; emphasis on safety, traceability, and process discipline.
• Familiarity with plastic joining techniques (laser welding, ultrasonic welding, chemical bonding).
• Knowledge of incoming materials processes and receiving inspection.
• Strong project management capability, including manufacturing readiness and clean-to-start requirements.
• Experience with production transfer and ramp readiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and foundational CAD, PLM, and ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead DVT/PVT manufacturing preparation by defining build requirements and readiness with design teams and customers.
• Design and commission work areas, material flows, and storage solutions for prototype and pilot-line activities.
• Develop and maintain complete Visual Aids and improve them based on yield results and build-flow optimization.
• Define and implement robust traceability and configuration-management systems across all NPI phases.
• Lead documentation readiness (redlines, specification reviews, build updates) for DVT/PVT builds.
• Support product transfer to production via extended launch schedules for long-term sustainability.
• Partner with Test Engineering on troubleshooting, issue resolution, and structured test data collection.
• Ensure operators are trained and inspection strategies meet quality-first expectations.
• Apply IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R, and validation techniques within quality system practices.

Skills

NPI engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Traceability & documentation

cGMP & ISO13485

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

CAD

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

Job Family

Semiconductor Capital Equipment Engineering

Job Profile Title

Lead New Product Introduction Engineer

Location / Division Specific Information

Penang, Malaysia

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to own the transition of complex electromechanical, electronic, and fluidics-based products from design into stable, scalable manufacturing environments. In this high-impact role, you will lead DVT/PVT build readiness; establish robust traceability, configuration control, and documentation systems; and guide cross-functional teams through the challenges of stabilizing high-density, high-complexity assemblies. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, customers, manufacturing sites, Test Engineering, and Business Unit leadership to ensure NPI builds meet schedule, quality, and performance expectations. You will help mature products from restricted-lab prototyping into full production while maintaining strict control of materials, configurations, and process documentation. This role offers broad visibility, significant ownership of manufacturing readiness, and the opportunity to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability across advanced semiconductor capital equipment programs.

What will you do?

• Build Preparation & Manufacturing Readiness
• Lead DVT/PVT manufacturing preparation by defining build requirements and readiness expectations with design teams and customers.
• Design and commission work areas, material flows, and storage solutions supporting prototype and pilot-line activities.
• Develop and maintain complete, accurate Visual Aids, improving them based on yield results, inspection needs, and build-flow optimization.
• Support resource planning and task assignment to achieve schedule commitments.
• Traceability, Configuration Control & Documentation
• Define and implement robust traceability and configuration-management systems to preserve material and build fidelity across all NPI phases.
• Lead documentation readiness (redlines, specification reviews, build updates, future action requirements) for DVT/PVT builds.
• Support product transfer to production via extended launch schedules to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Quality, Test Support & Troubleshooting
• Partner with Test Engineering on troubleshooting, issue resolution, and structured test data collection.
• Ensure operators are properly trained and inspection strategies meet quality-first expectations.
• Apply quality system practices including IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R, and validation techniques.
• Cost, Process Improvement & VAVE
• Contribute to cost forecasting and maintain budget visibility for engineering leadership.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities through process streamlining, task consolidation, or system redesign.
• Provide VAVE quotations supporting business development and program quoting activities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Customer Collaboration
• Work concurrently with Design Engineering, CAD Services, Business Unit Management, Manufacturing, Test, Purchasing, and Quality teams throughout design and ramp phases.
• Present build readiness, performance results, and capabilities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use RACI structures to drive accountability and alignment across global teams.

How will you get here?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-10 years of NPI or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong experience with complex mechanical, electrical, and fluidics systems in semiconductor, med-device, or high-complexity manufacturing.
• Extensive experience with NPI documentation requiring redlines, specification reviews, updates, and change control.
• High competency in cGMP and ISO13485 practices; strong focus on safety, traceability, and process discipline.
• Familiarity with plastic joining techniques (laser welding, ultrasonic welding, chemical bonding).
• Knowledge of incoming materials processes and receiving inspection.
• Strong project management capability, including manufacturing readiness and clean-to-start requirements.
• Experience with production transfer and ramp readiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and foundational CAD, PLM, and ERP tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex semiconductor equipment builds, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Strong skills in writing technical documentation, procedural guides, and manufacturing instructions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with customers and management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, lead best-practice adoption, and work across global teams.
• Experience evaluating risks, developing milestones, and working within stage-gate PLCM frameworks.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• High first-pass yield and schedule adherence in DVT/PVT builds.
• Accurate, complete, and tightly controlled documentation and traceability.
• Smooth transitions from prototype builds to volume manufacturing.
• Strong alignment across cross-functional teams and global partners.
• Measurable improvements in manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Role modeling behaviors of leadership and ownership.

Why Join Us

• Shape the manufacturing launch of advanced semiconductor capital equipment involving complex electromechanical, fluidic, and chemical interactions.
• Own the full DVT/PVT readiness cycle and see your work directly impact product reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, strategic customers, and high-visibility program stakeholders.
• Drive meaningful improvements in manufacturability, cost, and operational efficiency across high-complexity hardware platforms.
• Grow within a high-development environment that values technical leadership, initiative, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Compensation Grade

P04 - P04