Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

ASK Headhunter; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Process Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. This individual will lead DFM activities, create detailed process documentation, and analyze pilot builds to optimize manufacturing workflows. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and 2–3 years of relevant experience in process engineering. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in creating process documentation.
• Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM activities focused on manufacturability improvements.
• Create Process Flow, Control Plan, and Work Instructions.
• Analyze build data to identify process gaps.

Skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Analytical skills for data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., AX)

Job description

Process Planning & Definition

• Lead DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities.
• Participate in drawing and design reviews to provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Evaluate and confirm inspection feasibility; define required measurement tools and methods.
• Define and document end-to-end process flows for new products.
• Identify and specify necessary equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Set and validate process cycle time requirements to meet capacity targets.

Process Documentation & Systems

• Create Process Flow, Control Plan, FMEA, and Work Instructions.
• Ensure process documentation is approved and ready before pilot builds.
• Revise/update process documentation after pilot build with lesson learned.
• Maintain process routings and BOM data in ERP systems (e.g., AX).

Pilot Build & Line Validation

• Support pilot, pre-production, and qualification builds in production floor.
• Validate actual process cycle time, study gap against planned requirements.
• Validate process stability and capability to achieve required first pass yield.
• Analyze build data to identify process gaps or failure modes.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Perform drop test to validate packaging design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or NPI environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and process validation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in creating process documentation.
• Analytical skills to perform data analysis, root cause investigation, and capacity planning.