NPI Lead
Core
Lead the transfer of new mechanical, mechatronic, and electronic products from R&D development into scalable mass production at the Penang manufacturing site.
Role type
Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead / MSAT System Engineer
Builds
Spectroscopy instruments, mechanical/mechatronic assemblies, PCAs, and complete products
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (Spectroscopy) + Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI leadership, technology transfer, Design-for-Excellence (DfX), root cause analysis, process standardization, system-level manufacturing concepts, prototype ramp management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
FMEA, Design of Experiments (DoE), Value Engineering (VE), PCBA design qualification, CAD tools, platform-level process strategy
Technologies
CAD tools, PCBA design tools, manufacturing automation systems
Responsibilities
Act as central global operations technical interface for NPI projects; Lead transfer of new products from development to serial production; Define system-level manufacturing concepts and test strategies; Lead root cause investigations for complex cross-functional technical issues; Apply DfX principles to ensure quality, cost, and manufacturability; Own critical mechanical/mechatronic assemblies and complete products within the MSAT platform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic cross-functional influence