NPI Engineer / Senior Engineer

recruitpedia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an NPI Engineer to drive new product introductions from concept to mass production. You will lead NPI activities, coordinate timelines, and ensure on-time launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will champion DFM and APQP, develop essential manufacturing and quality documentation, and partner with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to enable smooth transfer and ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in NPI, Program Management, Process Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Effective communication, teamwork and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and cleanroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate NPI activities with timelines and milestones to ensure on-time launches.
• Drive DFM initiatives and APQP methodologies to minimize risks and improve quality.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing and quality docs (BOMs, process flows, control plans, FMEAs, SPC, QC procedures).
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to boost product quality, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain for successful transfer and ramp-up.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Chemical Eng

Tools

APQP

DFM

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

As an NPI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful introduction of new products from concept development through to mass production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, establishing project timelines and tracking milestones to ensure on-time product launches.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives and implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies to minimize risks, enhance product quality, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to develop and maintain key manufacturing and quality documentation, including BOMs, process flows, control plans, FMEAs, SPC plans, and quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement to enhance product quality, manufacturing yield, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure seamless product transfer and successful production ramp-up.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Program Management, Process Engineering, or related engineering roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and adapting to a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Main improvements: Enhanced professionalism, clearer responsibilities, stronger action verbs, and terminology aligned with engineering and semiconductor manufacturing environments. This version is more suitable for external job postings and candidate attraction.