PM Engineer

Hi-P International; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision tooling and molding company located in Malaysia is seeking a Project Lead to oversee new projects and act as the main contact with customers during the NPI phase. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant technical experience, strong project management skills, and be proficient in Mandarin. The role involves ensuring project quality, leading cross-functional teams, and managing budgets while adhering to ISO13485 standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant technical experience in tooling, molding, CNC, stamping, or product development.
• Over 8 years of MNC experience, with 2 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Experience with inspection processes and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Overall Project Lead for new projects.
• Maintain communication with customers during the NPI stage.
• Ensure project timelines and quality meet customer requirements.
• Lead project team meetings and drive deliverables.
• Monitor NPI budget and expenses.

Skills

Mandarin-speaking

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Hi-P International specializes in precision tooling and plastic molding, complemented by in-house capabilities in metal-stamping, PCBA, surface decoration, and advanced bonding technologies. Our comprehensive services include industrial and product design, tool design and fabrication, secondary operations, mass production, full assembly, and supply chain management. With ISO certifications such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003, we maintain high standards in quality and operational practices. Our dedicated and highly skilled workforce ensures the delivery of innovative and reliable solutions, supported by modern manufacturing practices at all our facilities.

Role Description

• Overall Project Lead for new project, as assigned by PM HOD
• Main contact point with customer throughout the NPI stage
• Maintain communication with customer for obtaining project specifications and requirements. Obtain forecast information from BD for capacity planning
• Familiar with e-office procedures, mainly: SAP Project Number, NPI Project to MP, NPI Budget
• Ensure RFQ, DFM, FMEA and capacity planning are done as required
• Ensure project timeline and quality is met according to customer requirements
• Respond and act promptly to changes from customer on delivery and forecast
• Organize and form project team from relevant functional departments
• Lead project periodic meetings with customer
• Lead project related meetings to drive deliverables with respective internal departments: Project Initialization Meeting (PIM), Tooling MIL, Process FMEA, Weekly meeting, Project Status Review (PSR), NPI Transfer to MP
• Prepare NPI budget and monitor NPI expenses until it is closed
• Lead ECN initiated by customer, and follow-up until it is fully implemented
• Review BOM & Routing before every build to ensure its accuracy
• Ensure 4M1E is ready prior to every NPI build
• Familiar with SAP system to check inventory, check and download BOM
• Effective communication internally & with customer
• Capable of leading and supervising direct reports and cross functional team
• Lead sustaining project, as assigned by PM HOD
• Lead new project RFQ activities, as assigned by PM HOD
• Consolidate all liabilities after each NPI build and present to PM HOD & BD Manager for review
• Escalate to PM HOD/Director whenever there is high risk affecting project execution
• To be responsible for the introduction and implementation of GB/T 23001-2017
• Any ad-hoc task as assigned by PM HOD
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of the integration plan of the department
• Familiar with ISO13485 standards and related regulations
• Proficient in ISO13485 process confirmation and ISO14971 requirements of relevant standards for risk assessment, proficient in writing risk plans and risk reports, proficient in production and post-production information collection

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant technical experience (tooling, molding, CNC, stamping, product development or EMS is preferred)
• More than 8 years of working experience in MNC, with 2 years of experience in supervisory role is an added advantage
• Mandarin-speaking is required
• Proficiency in Project Management, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Experience with Inspection processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment