NPI Engineer

Rohde & Schwarz

Johor Bahru

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Health care

Career opportunities

Global technology network

High-tech product portfolio

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz in Malaysia seeks an self-driven NPI Engineer to develop manufacturing solutions for PCBA and Final Assembly within a growing electronics environment.

The role involves translating requirements with R&D, defining processes and tooling, and driving continuous improvements with Lean and DFx methods to assure production readiness and smooth ramp-up.

Qualifications

5+ years in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or product introduction in electronics manufacturing.
Experience with advanced electronics manufacturing, PCB/PCBA, module testing or final assembly.
Understanding of DFm/DFa, Lean manufacturing and production readiness.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare manufacturing concepts for PCBA and Final Assembly, including process flow, layout, line setup and fixtures.
Translate product/technical requirements into manufacturable production solutions with R&D, Process Eng, and Production.
Define and validate production processes, tooling, routings, work instructions and setup data for prototypes and ramp-ups.
Drive improvements applying DFM/ DFA, Lean, line balancing and structured problem solving to improve quality and efficiency.
Create transparency on production readiness by tracking risks, deviations, yield, cycle time and milestones.
Ensure smooth handover to serial production by verifying equipment, documentation and resources.

Skills

NPI experience

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Line balancing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a self-driven & hands-on NPI Engineer to develop, prepare, and improve manufacturing solutions for PCBA and Final Assembly in a growing advanced electronics manufacturing environment.

Your tasks

Develop and prepare manufacturing concepts for PCBA and Final Assembly, including process flow, value stream, production layout, line setup, equipment, tools, fixtures, and workstations.
Translate product and technical requirements into manufacturable and testable production solutions together with R&D, Process Engineering and Production.
Define and validate production processes, tooling, process parameters, routings, work instructions, and production setup data for prototype, pilot, and ramp-up builds.
Drive practical manufacturing improvements by applying DFM/DFA, Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, and structured problem solving to improve quality, cycle time, efficiency, and process stability.
Create transparency on production readiness by tracking technical risks, process deviations, open points, yield, cycle time, and agreed project milestones.
Ensure a smooth handover to serial production by verifying equipment, documentation, production resources, and process readiness before release.

Your Qualifications

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or product introduction in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Solid experience in advanced electronics manufacturing, electronic assemblies, PCB/PCBA, module testing, final assembly, or equivalent technical environments.
Good understanding of manufacturing concepts, process flows, production layouts, line setup, material flow, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and production readiness.
Practical experience in DFM/DFA, Lean Manufacturing, line balancing, work instructions, routings, process specifications, process validation, ramp-up activities, and handover to serial production.
Strong hands-on mindset with the ability to define manufacturing solutions, solve technical problems, manage technical deliverables according to project milestones, and cooperate effectively in English with R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

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