NPI Process Engineer

We are representing our MNC client who produces Manufacturing Equipment.

NPI Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up and optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing quality control measures, and driving process improvements, including jig design and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manufacturing Setup & Optimization: Develop and implement manufacturing processes and quality control measures.
• Use techniques such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to design optimized manufacturing concepts that maximize resource efficiency.
• Design for Assembly (DFA): Incorporate DFA principles into the manufacturing process to simplify assembly, reduce components, and streamline operations to lower overall product manufacturing costs.
• Work Instructions & Testing: Create work instructions, testing procedures, and inspection checklists for critical quality measurements. Define test parameters and collaborate with the tester design team to develop appropriate testing solutions.
• Process Improvements: Design jigs to enhance assembly efficiency and critical alignments. Explore alternative tools, such as smart tools and ergonomic fixtures, to improve manufacturing practices.
• Prototype & Pre-Series Build Support: Actively participate in prototype builds and pre-series activities. Provide feedback and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with project managers, supplier quality, quality management, production, and service teams. Review and approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and ensure successful implementation.
• Lead knowledge transfer between manufacturing sites, ensuring successful setup of production capabilities, tester readiness, technical knowledge transfer, and production layout.
• Audit & Compliance: Act as the internal auditor for ISO45001, preparing for external audits and representing the NPI process engineering team during recertification audits.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Mechanical, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering, in manufacturing or automation environment.
• Strong technical background and expertise across various engineering and design disciplines.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), process engineering, data analysis techniques such as RCA and 5 Why, mechanical and electrical design knowledge, as well as software and CAD proficiency. Experience in 3D prototyping is also essential.
• Desirable skills include strong decision-making and time management abilities, basic project coordination experience, and risk assessment expertise.
• The candidate should be able to provide training and demonstrate leadership and management capabilities.
• Familiarity with supply chain management, programming, industrial engineering, automation, big data, and Industry 4.0 knowledge will be advantageous.

Interested applicants, kindly send in a copy of your updated resume in WORD document to hr@searchstaffing.com.sg stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required to current employer.