Research & Development - (EMS NPD)

NPD Manufacturing Manager (LED Lighting / EMS)

• Lead NPD manufacturing operations aligned with business strategy and growth objectives.
• Drive flawless project execution through standardized manufacturing processes.
• Ensure timely product launches with desired quality, cost, and safety standards.
• Manage NPD trials, SMT, MI, assembly, testing, and cross-functional coordination.
• Optimize manpower, materials, equipment, and resources to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Drive production planning, forecasting, and raw material readiness for project execution.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project and manufacturing performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and yield.
• Ensure on-time delivery of NPD projects while meeting customer and business expectations

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong customer-focused mindset with commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to work closely with R&D, Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives while managing end-to-end product execution and operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience in complex electronic assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Strong expertise in ICT, FCT, Programming, Functional Testing, Reliability Testing, and validation processes.
• Result-oriented leader with strong problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.