NPI Program Lead: End-to-End Product Launch

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

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.