NPI Engineering Manager

We’re seeking a hands-on NPI professional with strong control panel manufacturing experience and extensive project transfer expertise , capable of leading overseas-to-Singapore manufacturing transitions while remaining deeply involved in technical problem-solving and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end NPI activities for control panel products, from design transfer to full production release.

• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-efficient.

• Lead DFM and DFx reviews, identifying risks early and driving design and process improvements.

• Oversee process validation, tooling, equipment selection, and manufacturing documentation.

• Ensure production lines are ready for pilot builds and ramp-up, meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, cycle time, and overall manufacturing performance.

• Coordinate with suppliers and external partners on tooling, materials, and technical alignment.

• Track and manage key manufacturing metrics during pilot and early production phases.

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of technicians, providing technical direction and on-the-job training.

• Travel to US for a period to learn existing products and manufacturing processes, and transfer and implement them locally.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
  Strong experience in NPI manufacturing for control panels.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Proven people management experience in a manufacturing or NPI environment.
• Comfortable working across functions and driving alignment between engineering and production.
• Willingness to travel overseas for process transfer and knowledge handover.

• PM Certification and fluent in Chinese is advantageous.
  

Interested applicants, kindly send in a copy of your updated resume in WORD document to [email protected] stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required to current employer.

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