NPI Process Engineer - Prai, Penang

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Attractive Compensation Package

Job summary

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD in Penang is seeking an NPI Technical Process Management Engineer to bridge innovation engineering and high-volume production, turning concepts into manufacturable solutions.

You will evaluate designs, apply SPC, drive continuous improvement, and work with cross-functional teams on prototype, transfer, and scalable manufacturing processes for AI data center products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating with multi-stakeholders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang site.

Responsibilities

• Bridge innovation engineering and high-volume production to create manufacturable solutions.
• Evaluate product designs and provide data-driven recommendations to improve process efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative, cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Lead prototype and low-volume build processes and ensure smooth technology transfer.
• Lead quick-reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot during builds.
• Define and sustain robust process parameters for high-quality manufacturing.
• Apply SPC and analytics to monitor performance and yield.
• Drive continuous improvement across production lines.
• Support safety, productivity, and throughput improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC tools

PFMEA/DFMEA

Quality data analysis

Job description

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a NPI Technical Process Management Engineer located in Prai, Penang.

What You’ll Do:

Be the bridge between our innovation engineering teams and high‑volume production groups, turning creative concepts into manufacturable solutions.

Evaluate product designs and provide data‑driven recommendations to boost process efficiency and quality.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design innovative, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes.

Partner with design engineers to develop prototype and low‑volume build processes, ensuring smooth technology transfer.

Lead quick‑reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve challenges during product builds.

Define, implement, and sustain robust and repeatable process parameters for high‑quality manufacturing.

Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

Apply statistical process control (SPC) and analytical tools to monitor and optimize performance and yield.

Champion safety, productivity, and throughput enhancements, creating a culture of operational excellence.

Innovate and refine manufacturing techniques to expand Flex’s in‑house capabilities and improve yield outcomes.

Develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials.

Support technology transfers by delivering hands‑on training to production personnel.

Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA to ensure design and process reliability from concept to completion.

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.

Strong hands‑on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience in coordinating with multi stake‑holders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang site.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Building on our more than 50‑year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end‑to‑end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market‑leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world.

Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries, and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex supports our customers’ entire product lifecycles with leading design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, post production and post‑sale capabilities in every major region.

Building on our more than 50‑year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end‑to‑end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market‑leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world.

Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries, and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex supports our customers’ entire product lifecycles with leading design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, post production and post‑sale capabilities in every major region.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Attractive Compensation Package, Paid Time Off