NPI Engineer (Metal Part)
Job Description:
Position: NPI Engineer (Metal Part)
Salary Range: 950-1100 USD
Location: Hai Duong
Reporting directly to Vietnamese PE Manager.
2 rounds of interviews: offline round with Vietnamese Manager and online round with US headquarters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position, based at our Vietnam factory, is responsible for addressing issues related to new parts and products from NPI through to manufacturing. The role focuses on the development and validation of new parts according to DFM principles, supplier evaluation, and the improvement of part/product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development of new metal parts.
- Perform DFM checks and validate designs with the R&D team.
- Experience in managing new product regulatory requirements is a plus.
- Ensure compliance with the quality system requirements (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, and TCM).
- Be responsible for improving quality, yield, cost, and cycle time.
- Assess the quality of components and supplier performance.
- Work closely with the R&D team to lead the prototyping phase and ensure product meets the necessary specifications.
- Identify and resolve production issues, assess technical feasibility, and optimize designs.
- Collaborate with team leaders across departments to drive product quality improvements.
- Provide support to production through job request management.
- Take ownership of and drive both the pre-production and production phases to ensure the product meets all requirements.
- Enhance processes to ensure capacity and reduce costs.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and provide regular updates to the PE leader.
- Undertake other tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience working as a production engineer.
- Experience with system processing, particularly with SAP.
- Experience in new part development.
- Experience in metal part production.
- Experience with sewing machines is a plus.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, 3D modeling, and engineering documentation.
- Proficient in MS Office and internet applications.
- Proficient in English communication.
Working Conditions:
- Working hours: Monday to Friday (7:30 AM 4:30 PM)
- 13th salary month+ bonus (April 30, September, year-end bonus), salary increase twice a year based on evaluation (average increase 5%).
- Probation period: 2 months, 85% basic salary + 100% allowance.
- Annual leave: 12 days per year.
- Insurance paid on full salary.
Required Skills:
Compliance 3D BASIC Modeling Product Quality Regulatory Requirements SAP Ownership Salary Checks Validation Mechanical Engineering Components Insurance Manufacturing Specifications MS Office Documentation Engineering English Communication Management