NPI Process Engineer

Premium Sound Solutions Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Sound Solutions Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced NPI/Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions, coordinate feasibility studies, and drive ramp-up to mass production. You will support process, jig, and equipment design, manage SAP routing, and oversee production efficiency improvements across global projects.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, hands-on problem solving, and willingness to travel overseas as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience in NPI and manufacturing engineering is required.
• Overseas transfer projects and global team collaboration preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Core Tools, new product/process introduction, capacity planning, line balancing, OEE, and productivity improvement.
• Proficient in problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, DOE, DMAIC, and 8D.
• Able to use CAD software for jig and fixture design.
• Good communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.
• Willing to travel overseas when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from concept to ramp-up and handover to MP.
• Improve production capacity and capability through VSM, line balancing, and planning.
• Drive process quality and continuous improvement, including 8D and QRQC.
• Maintain SAP routing data and support overseas transfers.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure on-time project launches.
• Ensure standardized work and adherence to company standards.

Skills

NPI experience

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Mech Eng

Elec Eng

Industrial Eng

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. New Project Introduction (NPI)

• Support RFQ, business case analysis, and P&L simulation (labor productivity, OEE, scrap rate, and investment planning).




• Participate in feasibility studies for new PCP/PPCP projects.




• Support process, jig, and equipment design, including project handover and PPAP buy-off.




• Support equipment FAT and SAT activities for locally sourced equipment.




• Manage BOM approval in both physical records and SAP.




• Lead new production line and equipment setup and release.




• Review and approve initial process engineering documentation and SAP routing.




• Lead trial runs, analyze results, drive closure of open issues, and report performance.




• Ensure successful project launches within target timelines.




• Handover projects from NPI to Mass Production (MP) upon achievement of ramp-up targets.




• Ensure standardized work processes are implemented and reflected in SAP routing.

2. Production Capacity & Capability Improvement

• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and optimize shop floor layouts.




• Drive line balancing, takt time, cycle time, manpower, and space planning.




• Develop short-term and long-term capacity planning.




• Support N+1 and N-1 production models.




• Maintain and update SAP engineering routing data.

3. Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure products comply with PSS standards through process quality controls and error-proofing solutions.




• Manage design, implementation, and monitoring of jigs and equipment.




• Lead product and process issue investigations, including corrective and preventive actions.




• Manage engineering changes and engineering sample processes.




• Act as 8D Leader for assigned internal and external quality incidents.




• Participate in QRQC, escalation, and response activities.




• Support standardized work audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements;

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.




• Minimum 3 years of experience in NPI and Manufacturing Engineering.




• Experience in overseas transfer projects and working with global teams.




• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Core Tools, new product/process introduction, capacity planning, line balancing, OEE, and productivity improvement.




• Proficient in problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, DOE, DMAIC, and 8D.




• Able to use CAD software for jig and fixture design.




• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an added advantage.




• Team player with strong communication skills, hands-on approach, and attention to detail.




• Willing to travel overseas when required.

Leading by innovation, achieving high customer satisfaction and delivering continuous quality makes PSS a leading company in automotive and consumer sound products. PSS has a wide expertise in the research, development and manufacturing of innovative sound products. We share our passion for sound with our customers and establish partnerships that enable us to quickly respond to new market needs. PSS has more than 3000 employees with a broad expertise in product development and state-of-the-art manufacturing.

Mission & Vision

We are the sustainable sound systems partner of choice committed to deliver right quality solutions to leading customers across the globe. Our values are Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation and Leadership. Satisfying customers and being one of the leading companies within the sound industry is self-evident for us as a global system supplier. Further extending our product and customer portfolio in the coming years is a next step in this exciting industry.

Global Presence

With R&D facilities in Belgium, US, China and Malaysia and manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Hungary, China, Malaysia and Mexico, PSS has become one of the world's leading companies in automotive- and consumer sound products all around the globe. Our +/- 1000 employees worldwide are constantly further extending the product portfolio in a fast- changing sound industry.