NPI Engineer

Greatech Group; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatech Group is seeking a hands-on NPI/Manufacturing Engineer in Penang to drive end‑to‑end NPI programs from prototype through mass production readiness.

You will coordinate across Manufacturing, QA, Sourcing, Planning, Tooling and Test teams, review drawings and BOMs, develop DFMs, and lead CAPA actions to ensure timely delivery and high quality of new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 3–5 years in NPI or manufacturing engineering in a contract manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machining, sheet metal, assembly, PCBA, testing

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI program execution from prototype to mass production readiness.
• Develop and maintain NPI timelines, deliverables, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer milestones.
• Act as technical liaison with customers for NPI builds and changes.
• Review customer specs, drawings, and BOMs for manufacturability.

Skills

NPI management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end NPI program execution from prototype build through mass production readiness.
• Develop and maintain NPI project timelines, deliverables, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Manufacturing, QA, Sourcing, Planning, Tooling, Test, etc.) to meet customer milestones.
• Act as primary technical liaison with customers for NPI builds, engineering queries, design changes, and technical reviews.
• Review customer specifications, product drawings, and BOM packages to ensure manufacturability and clarity.
• Drive process development, validation, and documentation for new products.
• Develop or review PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Identify and implement design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM) improvements and drive engineering change management (ECN/ECO).
• Plan and execute engineering builds, including coordinating materials readiness, build strategy, and build report preparation.
• Analyze build issues, lead root‑cause investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and new product quality reviews.
• Monitor NPI quality metrics (yield, defects, cycle time) and develop improvement actions as needed.
• Work with sourcing teams to review part manufacturability, supplier readiness, and cost targets.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs or equivalent qualification documentation.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent years of working experiences
• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, product industrialization, or related functions within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a contract manufacturing (EMS/ODM/JDM) industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, assembly, PCBA, testing, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer‑facing skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Team‑oriented with strong cross‑functional collaboration ability.