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NPI Engineer (Sheetmetal Manufacturing)

Summary

Leads sheet metal product launches, evaluating designs for manufacturability, optimizing processes, and validating production readiness through inspections and tooling.

Job Summary

To lead and manage the technical aspects of introducing new sheet metal products manufacturing, ensuring design-for-manufacture, process optimization, and readiness for volume production.

Job Description

  • Evaluate 3D models and engineering drawings for manufacturability and collaborate with customer's Design or R&D teams to align new product requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
  • Develop detailed manufacturing process flows for new product (e.g., cutting, bending, welding etc)

  • Validate process parameters and control plans.

  • Run First Article Inspections (FAIs) and Process Capability (CP/CPK) studies.

  • Design or specify jigs, fixtures, and tooling required for forming, welding, or assembly.

  • Coordinate with suppliers for outsourced fixture fabrication.

  • Develop & maintain work instructions, Product BOM & Routing, internal redline drawing, welding documents.

  • Ensure all documentation complies with quality standards and traceability requirements.

  • Identify potential risks in the introduction of new products and implement mitigation plans.

  • Support pilot builds, identify issues, and drive root cause analysis for any quality or process failures.

  • Coordinate prototype fabrication and ensure feedback is captured.

  • Suggest improvements to reduce complexity, cost, or cycle time.

    Other information

    • Working Hours : 8.15am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri)

    • Location : Changi North

    • Company Bus : Pick up at Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Tampines MRT/Interchanges

    Interested candidates are invited to apply online with an updated resume. Please indicate the below information in your resume:

    • Education Background

    • Work experience

    • Current & Expected salary

    • Reason(s) for leaving current/previous job

    • Availability / Notice Period

    We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    Thank you for applying!

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