NPD Sourcing Engineer (1 Year Contract, Convertible / Renewable)

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Molex Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an Engineer, New Product Development Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing across the product development process. You will partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive cost, supply continuity, and successful product launches.

In this 1-year contract role, you will manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations while supporting Design-to-Value initiatives and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related technical discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; exposure to sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, sourcing, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams throughout the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product development projects and support successful product launches.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and cost analyses.
• Drive Design-to-Value initiatives and support BOM and CAPEX objectives.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks to support flawless product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing deliverables, process improvements, and innovation opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing

RFQ management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

This is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of conversion / extension based on performance and business needs.

Your Job

As an Engineer, New Product Development Sourcing (NPD Sourcing Engineer), you will lead sourcing activities throughout the Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure competitive cost, supply continuity, supplier capability, and successful product launches. You will partner with Business Units, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to create value through strategic sourcing decisions and supply chain optimization.

Our Team

You will be part of the Global Procurement organization's New Product Development Sourcing team. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and Business Unit teams, you will support new product development through supplier engagement, cost management, and sourcing strategies that enable successful product launches.

What You Will Do

Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams throughout the Product Development Process (PDP).

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product development projects and support successful product launches.

Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and cost analyses.

Drive Design-to-Value initiatives and support BOM and CAPEX objectives.

Develop strategic supplier relationships and support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.

Identify and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks to support flawless product launches.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing deliverables, process improvements, and innovation opportunities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; exposure to sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain management is an advantage.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, sourcing, supplier management, and cost analysis.

Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in EMS, automotive, consumer electronics, connector manufacturing, or related industries.

Global manufacturing exposure.

Strong supplier network and market intelligence capabilities.

Knowledge of product development and stage-gate processes.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophyhelps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

For more information please visit our website at www.molex.com

For more information please visit our website at www.molex.com

• Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Vision Penang Bridge toll allowance, mobile phone allowan