New Product Development (Home Appliances):
- Lead technical discussions, drive product modifications and ensure clear communication of all requirements and specifications.
- Define and manage comprehensive test plans, including in-house testing, field trials and reliability assessments to validate product performance in the local Malaysian environment.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of complex engineering reports and test data.
- Provide on-site technical support during pilot runs and the initial mass production ramp-up to troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time.
Project Management:
- Track project timelines, identify risks and report on key milestones.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with suppliers, driving the project from kick-off to mass production.
- Collaborate with crossing departments or divisions to ensure a smooth and successful product development and product launch.
Value Engineering:
- Initiate and manage cost-down projects for products already in the market to improve long-term profitability.
- Product / Component / Process enhancement by improvement the efficiency or cost while maintain product quality.
Engineering Change Management:
- Manage and implement changes to a product's design, components or manufacturing procedures after its launch.
- Failure analysis and root cause verification.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Electronics.
- Minimum 3 - 7 years working experience in R&D / Product development / New Product Development.
- New product research and development skills.
- Strong understanding of mass production process and quality control principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and root cause analysis skills.
- Leadership skill.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skill.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
- Experience in home appliance or consumer electronics products development is an added advantage.
