NPI Engineer

ETLA Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good salary

Development opportunities

Excellent employment conditions

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing/Engineering professional to lead NPI activities for precision-machined components from development through production release.

The role requires interpreting complex drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements, with hands-on shop-floor exposure and collaboration with customers and suppliers. You'll drive process improvements and work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production release.

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma / Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor equipment / precision engineering industry.
• Able to interpret complex mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidCAM, or equivalent CAD/CAM software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to prepare clear technical reports, trackers and presentations.
• Hands-on exposure to machine operation and shop-floor manufacturing activities.
• Experience working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge and exposure to manufacturing and tertiary processes.
• Practical experience in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues.
• CWI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional technical activities within Engineering to Production manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Review customer drawings/specifications and establish manufacturing, inspection and qualification requirements.
• Recommend practical technical solutions, manufacturability improvements and risk-mitigation actions.
• Communicate technical assumptions, risks and actions clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate technical, quality, schedule and manufacturing risks with clear recovery actions.
• Lead and execute NPI activities for precision-machined mechanical components from development through production release.
• Review drawings, specifications, GD&T, materials, tolerances and special-process requirements for manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop manufacturing routes, process flow, tooling/fixture concepts, inspection requirements and NPI execution plans.
• Maintain NPI documentation, engineering records (WI), technical learnings and handover materials for stable production release.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering activities and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Interpret GD&T

Manufacturing requirements

Shop-floor experience

Customer collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Diploma / Degree in Advanced Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidCAM

MS Office

Job description

Who are we? Frencken Mechatronics is involved in the development and assembly of industrial systems or the semiconductor industry, the healthcare market, and a wide range of analytical applications. The high-quality precision mechanical parts, machine assemblies, and vacuum systems are assembled in both clean room and non-clean room environments. As a service provider, Frencken Mechatronics also produces high-quality precision components and modules for leading clients in the high-tech industry.

Coordinate cross-functional technical activities within Engineering to Production manufacturing and Quality teams. Review customer drawings/specifications and establish manufacturing, inspection and qualification requirements. Recommend practical technical solutions, manufacturability improvements and risk-mitigation actions. Communicate technical assumptions, risks and actions clearly to relevant stakeholders. Escalate technical, quality, schedule and manufacturing risks with clear recovery actions. Lead and execute NPI activities for precision-machined mechanical components from development through production release. Review drawings, specifications, GD&T, materials, tolerances and special-process requirements for manufacturing feasibility. Develop manufacturing routes, process flow, tooling/fixture concepts, inspection requirements and NPI execution plans. Maintain NPI documentation, engineering records (WI), technical learnings and handover materials for stable production release. Support continuous improvement and engineering activities and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirement

• Min. Diploma / Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor equipment / precision engineering industry.
• Able to interpret complex mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidCAM, or equivalent CAD/CAM software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to prepare clear technical reports, trackers and presentations.
• Hands-on exposure to machine operation and shop-floor manufacturing activities.
• Experience working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge and exposure to manufacturing and tertiary processes.
• Practical experience in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues.
• CWI is a plus.

What do we offer?

Frencken is characterized by an informal and collegial atmosphere where every individual is important. We ensure that you feel at home with us quickly. You will work in a fascinating, challenging high-tech company, within a team of colleagues who are just as passionate as you are. We reward that passion with a good salary, excellent employment conditions and plenty of opportunities for further development.

We are a global integrated technology solutions company that’s fully committed to providing complete and integrated one-stop solutions in partnership with our valued customers. The Frencken Group serves customers in Europe, Asia, and the US through a global network of operating subsidiaries. The Group offers a comprehensive range of product solutions that span the entire value chain – from initial product design, development and prototyping, to engineering, final test, and series manufacturing. The comprehensive range of product solutions is enabled by leveraging the capabilities of our strategically located facilities in the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, and China.

We look forward to meeting with you and explore your career path with Frencken.