Project Engineer: End-to-End Manufacturing & NPI

KMWE; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMWE is seeking a project-oriented engineer to manage end-to-end lifecycle from initiation to mass production in Penang. You will coordinate across Design, Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/E&E engineering with 2+ years in product design or manufacturing engineering, and proficiency in NX/CATIA, GD&T and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics or E&E engineering.
• 2+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in product design or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of project management, NPI and SOPs
• BOM, TPD, ECN, FMEA, GD&T
• Proficient in Unigraphics NX and CATIA V5
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confident and proactive with ownership
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to mass production, including scope, schedule, resources, risks and costs.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Review customer requirements, engineering drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide engineering support for assembly methods, manufacturing processes and production cycle time improvement.
• Prepare and maintain process flow, work instructions, control plans and other project-related documentation.
• Act as the key contact for customers on project status, technical matters and engineering changes.
• Liaise with suppliers on material procurement, component validation and subcontracted processes.
• Conduct design reviews and coordinate customer approvals where required.
• Support NPI, process validation, corrective actions and implementation of engineering changes.
• Work with Quality to resolve non-conformities and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
• Support make-or-buy decisions through cost-benefit analysis.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by the superior.

Skills

Project management

NPI

Manufacturing

Product design

GD&T

FMEA

BOM

Unigraphics NX

CATIA V5

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

CATIA V5

Job description

KMWE is seeking a project-oriented engineer to manage end-to-end lifecycle from initiation to mass production in Penang. You will coordinate across Design, Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/E&E engineering with 2+ years in product design or manufacturing engineering, and proficiency in NX/CATIA, GD&T and FMEA.