NPI Engineering Manager

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD.
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
Requirements
Interested applicants, kindly send in a copy of your updated resume in WORD document to venus@searchstaffing.com.sg stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required to current employer.
EA License No: 12C6254 | EA Personnel Registration No: R1879665
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 venus@searchstaffing.com.sg stating your current and expected remuneration together with notice period required to current employer.
EA License No: 12C6254 | EA Personnel Registration No: R1879665
JOB SUMMARY
NPI Engineering Manager

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD.
Singapore
a month ago
N/A
Full-time
NPI Engineering Manager