About this role
Role Purpose • CPO NPI development and technological research supervisor. Key Responsibilities • NPI activities from proto-type to mass production. Project management, leadership and yield improvement. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, planning, and supply chain. • Develop and manage NPI project schedules, milestones, and deliverables (On Time Delivery). • Ensure product builds are completed on time and meet quality, cost, and manufacturability targets. • Review BOM, process flow, SOP, and engineering changes for production readiness. • Drive trial runs, pilot builds, line setup & product qualification. • Identify and resolve issues related to technology, process, materials science, fixture(tooling) design, and yield improvement. • Monitor production ramp-up status and support smooth handoff to MFG mass production. • Track project risks (yield, quality and defects) and implement corrective/preventive actions. • External and internal communication need for project status, issues, between production line and progress to management and stakeholders. • Support continuous improvement in NPI processes and manufacturing efficiency such as CT reduction and PCPD. • Train and supervise PE NPI team members to ensure execution of NPI requirements and problem solving. What Makes This Role Attractive (Job Value Proposition): • Opportunity to play a key role in bringing new products from concept to mass production in AI development. • High visibility role with strong exposure to cross-functional teams and senior management. • Chance to lead critical product launches that directly impact business growth and customer success. • Opportunity to work at the intersection of technical engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain. • Hands-on involvement in solving complex manufacturing and product readiness challenges. • Platform to build leadership capability through team supervision and project coordination. • Exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives. • Opportunity to develop broad knowledge across product, process, manufacturing, and commercialization. • Dynamic and fast-paced environment with meaningful ownership and decision-making opportunities. • Clear path for career growth into roles such as NPI Manager, Operations Manager, Program Manager, or Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Experiences/Education - Required • Master's degree in engineering or related discipline. • Minimum 7 years of experience in NPI, technology development, and manufacturing in production line, with 3-4 years of people management experience. • Solid knowledge of product introduction, development phase transition, pilot run, production ramp-up, and process control. • Strong leadership, project coordination and cross-functional communication skills. • Experience with BOM, SOP, ECN, config. drawing and manufacturing documentation (working instruction). • Good problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects. • Excellent in people management & leadership, KPI/performance metrics setup need. • Good English communication skills. Experiences/Education - Desired • Familiarity with SPC control, FMEA and Lean manufacturing. • Experience in cleanroom working environment & manufacturing equipment's installation preferred. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project execution. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills need. • Experience in new product transfer, process validation, and engineering change implementation. • Prior experience in regulated or high-technology manufacturing industries is an advantage.