NPI Project Engineer

NETWORKINGAI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Singapore is looking for an NPI Engineer to lead new product introduction projects. Responsibilities include managing timelines, budgets, and quality while developing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in plastic injection molding. Strong analytical skills and a customer-focused approach are essential. Apply via email with your resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on NPI experience in plastic injection molding/die casting manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and production issues.
• Customer-focused, results-oriented, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from concept to production, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Develop and optimize production processes to ensure high quality and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer issues during new product launches.

Skills

Budgets

Quality Control

FMEA

Manufacturing Processes

Solidworks

Injection Molding

Engineering Design

AutoCAD

Project Management

Customer-focused

Team Player

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Tool Design

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

INFORMATION

Job Title: NPI Engineer/ Senior NPI Engineer

Industry: Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Work Location: Singapore

The Company

We are a dynamic local SME specializing in precision engineering, supplying mechanical components to clients worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our manufacturing plants span Singapore (Group Head Office), Indonesia, China, and Europe. As a continuously evolving company, we strive to enhance our capabilities, offering innovative, reliable, and flexible solutions that meet the needs of today’s market and future challenges. Our commitment has earned us the trust of a broad portfolio of global companies.

The Position

The NPI Engineer plays a critical role in driving the success of new business initiatives. As the leader of a technical team, you will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, providing operational training, and overseeing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Your expertise will ensure that projects adhere to schedule, budget, and quality expectations while delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead NPI projects from concept to production, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Develop detailed project plans, including milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, design, production, quality) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify project risks, troubleshoot issues, and elevate significant delays or challenges to management.

Product Design & Development

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and alignment with customer specifications.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide feedback to optimize product designs.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, and validation activities to ensure product performance and manufacturability.
• Establish robust manufacturing processes, including work instructions and job sheets, for each production stage.
• Carry out Process FMEA to mitigate risks early in the development process.

Process Engineering

• Develop and optimize production processes to ensure high quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Specify tooling, equipment, and parameters for new product manufacturing.
• Implement process controls and conduct capability studies to meet quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve NPI processes and product designs.
• Monitor production metrics and drive improvements in yield, scrap, and downtime.

Customer Support & Issue Resolution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer issues during new product launches.
• Manage change requests from customers, ensuring alignment with specifications, materials, and other requirements.

Training & Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive training materials and operation manuals.
• Provide training for operational staff to ensure a seamless production transition.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation on all relevant processes and procedures.

Candidate's Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on NPI experience in plastic injection molding/ die casting manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, Tool Design, DFM, FMEA, and Quality Control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address technical and production issues.
• Candidates applying for the manager role must have supervisory experience overseeing a team of NPI engineers or technicians.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Customer‑focused, results‑oriented, and a strong team player.
• Candidates who exceed above requirements shall be considered for the Senior Engineer position with a different package.

How to Apply

Candidates to apply with latest resume and email to [e-mail]

Tell employers what skills you have

• Budgets
• Quality Control
• FMEA
• Manufacturing Processes
• Solidworks
• Drawing
• Fabrication
• Reliability
• Casting
• Customer-focused
• Project Management
• Injection Molding
• Engineering Design
• AutoCAD
• Team Player
• Assembly
• Manage Change