JOB SUMMARY

• Act as the Operations lead for NPD projects.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities (ME/IE/QE/ME/Production/PMC) to ensure process readiness.

• Evaluate design & process feasibility and provide DFM input.

• Lead process planning, trials, and validation through QB/PP/1st MP builds.

• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and ensure safe/stable product launch

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

1. NPD Project Support (Operations Lead)

• Lead & coordinate Operations deliverables for assigned NPD projects.

• Participate in design/technical reviews and provide actionable DFM/DFA feedback.

• Build and execute readiness plans, identify risks, and drive closure with functional teams.

2. Process Feasibility & Design Assessment

• Evaluate product design for manufacturability (DFM) and operation impact.

• Review tolerances, materials, assembly sequence, ergonomics, and risk points.

• Provide early feedback to design/R&D teams to influence robust product design.

• Review the process documents such as Layout/WI/Fixture list.

3. Process Planning & Validation

• Review and contribute to process flow, critical parameters, tool/fixture needs, and quality controls.

• Lead process trials, QB/PP/1st MP builds, and validate capability & stability.

• Ensure all process risks are addressed via PFMEA. 

4. Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation

• Lead cross-functional problem solving during builds.

• Identify root causes, implement containment, and drive corrective/preventive actions.

• Ensure risk mitigation plans are completed before mass production.

5. Documentation & Launch Readiness

• Prepare build readiness checklists, process sheets, SOPs, and validation reports.

• Support ramp-up and handover to manufacturing teams for mass production.

• Review PSR (Problem Summary Report) after every builds to ensure improving the gaps.

6. Report

• Consolidate daily/weekly build highlights, key issues, risk status, and readiness progress.

• Provide clear updates on project timeline, actions, build results, and pending items to APE Manager

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent. 

Good communication skill in English

Experience: 2+ years experience in process engineering/ NPD/ manufacturing

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of project phases, timelines, and risk handling or Project management.

• LEAN manufacturing.

• Knowledge of build stages (EB/QB/PP/1st MP) and release/change approval flow.

Functional Skills:

• PFMEA, control plan, and risk mitigation.

• DFM/DFA and technical feasibility assessment.

• Process engineering, layout, and cycle time analysis.

• Fixture/tooling requirements and process documentation.