NPI Specialist

Rohde & Schwarz; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Attractive compensation

Good work-life balance

Career opportunities

Health care

Global technology network

High-tech products

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a self-driven NPI expert to lead product introduction projects for PCBA and Final Assembly in our growing electronics manufacturing environment in Malaysia. You will own projects from kick-off to stable serial production, coordinating with Process Engineering, Production, R&D and other functions to ensure readiness and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include managing milestones, risks, and manufacturing readiness, driving prototypes and ramp-up activities, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project management or related roles.
• Experience in advanced electronics manufacturing and PCB/PCBA.
• Knowledge of BOM structures, routings, process flows and production readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive product implementation projects for PCBA and Final Assembly from kick-off to stable serial production.
• Create transparency on project progress by tracking milestones, risks, and readiness.
• Lead manufacturing setup with Process Engineering, Production and R&D, including BOM, routing and work instructions.
• Coordinate with Procurement, SCM, Quality, and Engineering to secure material and process readiness.
• Drive prototype/pilot builds, ramp-up, issue resolution, and handover to operations.
• Act as project owner for cross-functional topics and ensure deliverables meet milestones.

Skills

Project management

NPI

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Ownership

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Job description

We are looking for a self-driven NPI expert to lead product introduction projects for PCBA and Final Assembly in a growing advanced electronics manufacturing environment.

Your tasks

• Own and drive product implementation projects for PCBA and Final Assembly from project kick-off to stable serial production.
• Create transparency on project progress by tracking milestones, open points, risks, manufacturing readiness, material readiness, process status, and improvement actions.
• Lead the manufacturing setup together with Process Engineering, Production, and R&D, including BOM implementation, routing creation, work instructions, process specifications, and production setup data.
• Cooperate closely with Procurement, SCM, Quality, Production, Engineering, and other relevant functions to secure material availability, process readiness, and smooth project execution.
• Drive prototype builds, pilot builds, ramp-up activities, issue resolution, and handover to operations to ensure a reliable start of production.
• Act as the project owner for cross-functional topics, drive decisions, elevate risks early, and ensure that technical and operational deliverables are completed according to project milestones.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in technical project management, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or related manufacturing project roles.
• Experience in advanced electronics manufacturing, electronic assemblies, PCB/PCBA, final assembly, testing, or equivalent technical manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of manufacturing concepts, BOM structures, routings, process flows, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and production readiness.
• Practical experience in leading cross-functional technical projects, managing milestones and open points, and driving topics to closure with Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, and SCM.
• Strong hands-on mindset with ownership, self-drive, problem-solving capability, and motivation to build, improve, and bring products into a growing manufacturing environment.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hours within framework
• Attractive compensation
• Good work-life balance
• Career opportunities
• Health care
• Global network of technology experts
• High-tech company with excellent products