Project Manager

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through mass manufacturing. You will ensure customer timelines are met, manage risks, and deliver high-quality outcomes while building robust project management structures for long-term success.

You will collaborate with engineering and tooling teams on DFM and feasibility, interface with customers on requirements and approvals, and drive continuous improvement across projects

Qualifications

• Experience managing NPI projects in manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of plastic injection moulding or tooling.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from concept to mass manufacturing.
• Ensure on-time delivery within cost and quality targets.
• Interface with customers on requirements and approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering for DFM feasibility.
• Establish project management policies and reporting.
• Provide updates to senior management.
• Plan resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

NPI

Stakeholder management

Leadership

DFM knowledge

Cost awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through mass manufacturing. You will be responsible for ensuring customer-committed timelines are met, risks are effectively managed, and delivering high-quality outcomes while building robust project management structures for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, cost, and quality requirements
• Drive seamless transition from development to mass manufacturing in accordance with customer specifications
• Serve as the key interface with customers on product requirements, schedules, quality, and manufacturing approvals
• Collaborate closely with engineering and tooling teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and technical feasibility
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and schedule-related risks
• Establish, govern, and continuously improve project management policies, frameworks, and reporting structures
• Provide clear and timely project and portfolio updates to senior management
• Plan and manage project resources, budgets, and timelines
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience managing NPI projects in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on knowledge of plastic injection moulding, injection tool fabrication, or mechanical product design is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership experience with people management responsibilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Business-oriented, cost-conscious, and highly detail-focused
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Opportunity to shape project management structures and best practices. Collaborative, technically strong environment