TQC Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd. Hiring! Full Time NPI ENGINEER in West Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 4,500 - Ricebowl

Job Responsibility

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manufacturing feasibility assessments.

• Develop process flow, routing, operation sequences, and manufacturing plans for new products.

• Coordinate prototype builds, first article inspections (FAI), and production trials.

• Support production transfer from prototype to mass production.

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments throughout the NPI process.

Process Engineering

• Develop machining processes for CNC milling, turning, grinding, and secondary operations.

• Determine machining sequences, cutting tools, machining parameters, and work holding methods.

• Prepare setup sheets, process instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and manufacturing documentation.

• Conduct process validation, capability studies, and continuous process improvements.

• Support production troubleshooting and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Fixture & Tooling Development

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, gauges, and work holding solutions.

• Support the implementation of zero-point clamping systems and productivity improvement projects.

• Work closely with CNC programmers and production teams to optimize machine setups, cycle times, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Generate and modify fixture and tooling designs using SolidWorks.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and other problem-solving methodologies.

• Support FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and customer qualification requirements.

• Implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and machine downtime.

• Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Management

• Coordinate activities among Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customers.

• Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of NPI activities.

• Provide technical support during customer audits, project reviews, and qualification activities.

Job requirement

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in CNC machining, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or NPI engineering.

• Strong knowledge of CNC Milling, CNC Turning, cutting tools, work holding methods, and fixture design.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.

• Proficiency in Mastercam and SolidWorks is required.

• Experience in machining process development, tooling selection, and production troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

• Experience in precision engineering, semiconductor equipment, medical manufacturing industries will be an added advantage.