Senior Manufacturing Project Lead (Mask NPI) | Malaysia

ResMed (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed in Malaysia seeks a Senior Manufacturing Project Lead (Mask NPI) to translate ideas into scalable manufacturing solutions. You will lead cross-functional Product Development teams, drive manufacturing readiness, and coordinate process engineering across the lifecycle to ensure safe, efficient and on-schedule entry of new mask products.

You will work with Product Development, Manufacturing NPI, SMEs and Supply Chain Leadership to deliver robust manufacturing solutions that meet quality,

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in New Product Development or New Product Introduction in high-volume production.
• Knowledge of full product development lifecycle with significant technical or business impact.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project activities and manage schedules, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Understanding of manufacturing process development, validation and risk management.
• Ability to represent manufacturing during quality and regulatory audits.
• Understanding of safe, efficient, robust medical device manufacturing processes.
• Capability to manage several projects or workstreams while balancing technical detail with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing cross-functional team to deliver manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.
• Develop and manage project plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, mitigation actions and key commitments.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering within Product Development project teams and contribute manufacturing insights to key decisions.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly activities in partnership with Product Development.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies that support quality, cost, delivery, safety and scalability.
• Coordinate subject matter experts and NPI stakeholders across process development, technology readiness, validation and manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate project progress, risks and readiness through project reviews, quality governance forums and phase transitions.
• Align Product Development, Manufacturing stakeholders and Supply Chain Leadership on priorities, strategies, risks and decisions.
• Resolve technical, manufacturing and project challenges through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Design for Manufacturability

Risk management

Process development

Validation

NPI experience

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Project Lead (Mask NPI) | Malaysia

Turn innovative product designs into scalable manufacturing solutions.

As a Senior Manufacturing Project Lead, you will represent Manufacturing Engineering within cross-functional product development teams and lead manufacturing readiness for new mask products. Based in Malaysia, you will coordinate manufacturing process engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, ensuring new products, equipment and processes enter production safely, efficiently and on schedule.

You will connect Product Development, Manufacturing NPI teams, subject matter experts and Supply Chain Leadership. Through effective planning, risk management and stakeholder alignment, you will help deliver robust manufacturing solutions that meet quality, cost, delivery and efficiency objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Manufacturing cross-functional team to deliver manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.
• Develop and manage project plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, mitigation actions and key commitments.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering within Product Development project teams and contribute manufacturing insights to key decisions.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly activities in partnership with Product Development.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies that support quality, cost, delivery, safety and scalability.
• Coordinate subject matter experts and NPI stakeholders across process development, technology readiness, validation and manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate project progress, risks and readiness through project reviews, quality governance forums and phase transitions.
• Align Product Development, Manufacturing stakeholders and Supply Chain Leadership on priorities, strategies, risks and decisions.
• Resolve technical, manufacturing and project challenges through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support validation, pilot builds, production ramp-up and continuous improvement activities.

What You Bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Background in New Product Development or New Product Introduction within a high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of the complete product development lifecycle, including projects with significant technical or business impact.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project activities and manage schedules, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing process development, validation and risk management methodologies.
• Ability to represent manufacturing process development, validation and risk management during quality and regulatory audits.
• Understanding of safe, efficient, robust and high-quality medical device manufacturing processes.
• Capability to manage several projects or workstreams while balancing technical detail with wider business priorities.

Nice to Have

• Medical device manufacturing and product commercialization exposure.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement principles.
• Involvement in manufacturing readiness and production ramp-up activities.

What Sets You Apart

• Forward Thinking: Anticipates challenges early and develops practical mitigation plans before they affect delivery.
• Collaborative Leadership: Builds trust and creates alignment across teams without relying on formal authority.
• Clarity in Complexity: Brings structure and direction to evolving projects where the path forward is not fully defined.
• Balanced Judgement: Connects technical considerations with project priorities and broader business outcomes.
• Learning Mindset: Encourages open communication, shared learning and collective problem-solving.
• Outcome Focus: Maintains momentum across competing priorities while keeping teams aligned on shared commitments.

Why Join Resmed

At Resmed, your work will help translate new product designs into safe, reliable and scalable manufacturing solutions. You will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, working across Product Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to bring new products into production successfully.

This is an opportunity to lead through influence, solve complex manufacturing challenges and shape how products, processes and technologies are commercialized. You will join a collaborative environment that values open communication, continuous learning and shared success.

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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.

ResMed is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative products for the diagnosis, treatment and management of sleep disordered breathing and respiratory disorders. The company has experienced sustained and significant growth since inception and now employs approximately 2500 people world-wide.