NPI Manager (MNC)

Kanry Search; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search seeks an experienced NPI Project Engineer to lead end-to-end new product introductions from customer requirements through pilot production to mass production release.

You will manage timelines, budgets and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning and Procurement to ensure launches are on schedule, within cost targets and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of NPI, project engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum three years of experience leading an NPI, engineering or technical project team.
• Proven experience leading new products from development to mass-production launch.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, process validation, BOMs and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, FAI, DFM, ECO/ECN and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction projects from customer requirements and feasibility assessment through pilot production and mass-production release.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, resource plans and budgets to ensure launches on schedule and within cost targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.
• Review product specifications, drawings, BOMs and customer requirements to assess manufacturability and production readiness.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly reviews to identify process risks and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee tooling, equipment, fixtures, process development and production-line readiness for new products.
• Lead prototype, engineering and pilot builds while monitoring quality, yield, cycle time, capacity and material readiness.
• Ensure documentation including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, work instructions and inspection standards is completed before production launch.
• Manage process validation, product qualification, First Article Inspection and customer approval activities.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Office

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction projects from customer requirements and feasibility assessment through pilot production and mass-production release. Develop project timelines, milestones, resource plans and budgets to ensure new products launch on schedule and within cost targets. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.

Key responsibilities

Review product specifications, drawings, BOMs and customer requirements to assess manufacturability and production readiness

Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly reviews to identify process risks and improvement opportunities

Oversee tooling, equipment, fixtures, process development and production-line readiness for new products

Lead prototype, engineering and pilot builds while monitoring quality, yield, cycle time, capacity and material readiness

Ensure relevant documentation, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, work instructions and inspection standards, is completed before production launch

Manage process validation, product qualification, First Article Inspection and customer approval activities

Identify technical, quality, material and schedule risks and implement appropriate mitigation and recovery plans

Manage engineering changes, including ECO and ECN activities, throughout the product lifecycle

Monitor NPI performance against cost, quality, delivery, yield and production-readiness targets

Ensure a structured handover from the NPI team to Production, Engineering and Quality teams following successful launch

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline

At least eight years of NPI, project engineering or manufacturing engineering experience

Minimum three years of experience leading an NPI, engineering or technical project team

Proven experience managing new products from development and qualification through mass-production launch

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, process validation, BOMs and engineering drawings

Familiar with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, FAI, DFM, ECO/ECN and structured problem-solving methodologies

Experience within a high-volume manufacturing or precision engineering environment is preferred

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple launches, deadlines and cross-functional stakeholders

Good commercial awareness, including project costing, capital expenditure and product profitability

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP, project management or product lifecycle management systems

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