NPI Technical Program Manager — Manufacturing Bridge

Flex; Permatang Pauh; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an NPI Technical Program Management Engineer in Prai, Penang to bridge innovation engineering and high-volume production, turning concepts into manufacturable solutions.

You will evaluate designs, apply data-driven recommendations to boost efficiency and quality, collaborate across functions to design cost-effective, scalable processes, and drive technology transfers with robust documentation and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 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 coordinating multi stakeholders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Stakeholder coordination

Data-driven recommendations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PCBA

SMT

Wave Soldering

Assembly

Job description

Flex is seeking an NPI Technical Program Management Engineer in Prai, Penang to bridge innovation engineering and high-volume production, turning concepts into manufacturable solutions.

You will evaluate designs, apply data-driven recommendations to boost efficiency and quality, collaborate across functions to design cost-effective, scalable processes, and drive technology transfers with robust documentation and hands-on training.