Manufacturing Lead (NPD, Product Transfer) - North - VTTO

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd's client, a global leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions, seeks a Technical Lead Engineer to head an R&D team in Singapore. You will lead end-to-end product transfers, coordinate tooling and documentation with external manufacturers, and drive NPI/NPD readiness with DFM, DFA and DFT considerations.

The role requires a degree in engineering with 7–10 years in manufacturing or industrialisation, plus strong knowledge of PM processes and contract-manufacturer

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 7–10 years in Manufacturing, NPI/NPD or Industrialisation.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, automation or precision manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product transfer and ramp-up activities, including planning and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate transfer of processes, tooling, fixtures, test systems and documentation to external partners.
• Support NPI/NPD programs by driving manufacturing readiness and applying DFM, DFA and DFT considerations.
• Act as technical interface with contract manufacturers for capability assessment and production readiness.
• Drive FAI, PPAP, process validation, changes and corrective actions across transfer lifecycles.

Skills

Product transfer

NPI/NPD

DFM

DFT

8D/5-Why

Contract manufacturers

Risk mitigation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLM

BOM management

Job description

Our client is a global leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions. Due to business expansion, they are now recruiting a Technical Lead Engineer to lead R&D team. They are located in the North – easily accessible.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product transfer and manufacturing ramp-up activities, including transfer planning, readiness reviews, qualification and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate the transfer of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, test systems, technical documentation and production know-how to external manufacturing partners.
• Support NPI/NPD programmes by driving manufacturing readiness and incorporating DFM, DFA and DFT considerations during product development.
• Act as the key technical interface with contract manufacturers, supporting capability assessment, supplier development, production readiness and performance improvement.
• Drive FAI, PPAP, process validation, engineering changes, configuration control, root cause analysis and corrective actions throughout the transfer lifecycle.
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Procurement teams to manage project milestones, technical risks, escalations and production issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving and quality methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, APQP, SPC and Control Plans to achieve stable production performance.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 7–10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, NPI/NPD, Product Transfer or Industrialisation.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, automation, capital equipment or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, BOMs, PLM and engineering change management.
• Experience in module/system-level testing and test station setup is advantageous.
• Proven experience managing product transfers, contract manufacturers, production readiness and technical risks.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.