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

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Malaysia (Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd) is seeking an Engineer, New Product Development Sourcing (NPD Sourcing Engineer) to lead sourcing throughout the Product Development Process (PDP). You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to ensure competitive cost, supply continuity, and successful product launches.

You will support new product development through supplier engagement, cost management, and sourcing strategies, working with global teams to enable timely

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline with exposure to sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; experience in sourcing or product development is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams throughout the PDP.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product development projects.
• 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.
• 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

Procurement

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, drivinginnovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer todata communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a globalelectronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edgetechnologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness 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.

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

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 brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

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.

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