Senior Product Engineer (NPI / Project Engineering)

CAPLUGS PROTECTIVE COMPONENTS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPLUGS PROTECTIVE COMPONENTS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a seasoned professional to lead new product introduction (NPI) and manage cross-functional projects in rubber product development.

You will act as the technical liaison with customers, oversee quotation activities, and drive changes from concept to mass production while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. The role requires 3–8 years of relevant experience, strong understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, and

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in product/technical engineering or project management within rubber products/manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management
• Good communication in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) and ability to coordinate with suppliers and customers

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical contact point for customers and lead new product quotation activities
• Manage full lifecycle of NPI projects from concept to mass production
• Lead product change evaluation and implementation with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate resources (manpower and equipment) to support project execution
• Conduct regular project meetings, monitor issues, risks, and mitigation plans
• Ensure documentation and records for product development and audits

Skills

Project management

Technical engineering

Quality systems knowledge

Customer coordination

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

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Caplugs is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of protective plastic caps, plugs, masking products, tubing, netting, and custom-molded solutions. Serving industries such as automotive, medical, electronics, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, we are committed to delivering innovative products and exceptional quality to customers worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

Act as the key technical contact point with customers, leading new product quotation activities, evaluating the reasonableness of technical and costing parameters, and providing end-to-end technical support throughout the rubber product development process.

Manage the full lifecycle of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from initial concept, development, and validation through mass production, ensuring project objectives are achieved in terms of quality, cost, and delivery timeline.

Lead product change evaluation and implementation activities, collaborating with internal teams and external customers to ensure successful completion of engineering changes.

Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and coordinate sufficient resources, including manpower and equipment, to support project execution.

Conduct regular project meetings and monitor outstanding issues, including key action items, project bottlenecks, potential risks, mitigation plans, and lessons learned.

Ensure proper documentation and record management for all product development activities, including engineering change documentation.

Represent the project team in internal and external audits, including customer and supplier-related audits.

Establish, coordinate, and lead cross-functional project teams to ensure effective and organized project execution.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3-8 years of experience in product engineering, technical engineering, project management, or related roles within the rubber products / manufacturing industry.

Good knowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems, with basic knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) procedures.

Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with customers and internal stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required; experience with ERP systems will be an added advantage.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on business and technical requirements.

Good project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders.

Proactive, responsible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global manufacturing company with over 75 years of industry experience.

Lead impactful quality initiatives in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for professional growth and career development.