NPI Project Manager

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCATEC Electronics Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks an NPI Project Lead to drive New Product Introduction initiatives from gate to gate. You will guide cross-functional teams, plan validation steps, and ensure documentation aligns with approvals.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3+ years in NPI, and strong communication. You will manage schedules, track CTQs, and support continuous improvement while traveling internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience in New Product Introduction.
• Data driven decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight schedule.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Support post project reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.
• Knowledge of PCBA and Box builds manufacturing processes with CTQs.
• Knowledge of IPC 610/600, IPC J-Std, ISO13485, IATF16949.
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Good communication, interpersonal & leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPI projects through respective gates.
• Lead the team to manage day to day issues and progress in NPI activities.
• Manage the project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Manage NPI documentation accordingly.
• Plan projects around validation & approval gates.

Skills

Data driven decisions

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Independent work

Travel willingness

Under pressure

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

AutoCad

Job description

Manage NPI (New Product Introduction) projects through respective NPI gates

Lead the team to manage the day to day issues and progress in NPI actvities

Manage the project schedules to meet deadlines

Manage NPI documentation accordingly

Plan projects around validation & approval gates

Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Minimum 3 years experience in New Product Introduction

Must have both project management & engineering or SMT/electronics manufacturing experience

Data driven decision making and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure and within tight schedule

Good communication, interpersonal & leadership skills are essential

Excellent spoken and written English skills

Support post project reviews, lesson learned and continuous improvement initiatives

Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

Must be willing to travel internationally on occasion

Knowledge for MS Project, MS Excel, AutoCad

Knowledge in PCBA and Box builds manufacturing processes with identified CTQs

Knowledge of industry references (IPC 610&600, IPC J-Std, ISO13485, IATF16949)

Knowledge in Cleanroom and ESD control environment

Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control)

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Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.

ESCATEC is a world class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, delivering end to end design & manufacturing services to leading OEMs from our integrated production network in Malaysia and Europe. With expertise across multiple sectors - including medical, industrial, transportation, IoT, and consumer goods - ESCATEC’s focus on quality, compliance, and scalable manufacturing, enable OEMs to bring complex electronic and electromechanical products to market efficiently. We are driven by customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and uncompromising business ethics, and know employees are our greatest asset. Contact us if you are ready to take your career higher.