Luxshare Precision
Project /NPI Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Johor Bahru, Johor
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related Engineering field.
- Preferred Skills : Data analysis, programming, Minitab and/or JMP, Microsoft Office, SPC, Labview. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Program Management, serving as a Program Manager within a Contract Manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a high level of commitment to overall job responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin, as the role requires regular communication with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Full description
About the role
The Project/NPI Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of customer programs in a contract manufacturing (CM) environment. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the customer, internal teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality), and external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
Program Leadership & Customer Management:
- Act as the main liaison between the customer and the contract manufacturer, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
- Lead kickoff meetings, program reviews, and milestone tracking to ensure adherence to schedules (NPI, production ramp, sustaining phases).
- Manage customer expectations, address escalations, and provide regular updates on program status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Project Planning & Execution:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth transition from prototype to full-scale production.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, and quality, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Supply Chain & Production Coordination:
- Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Quality to ensure material availability, cost
- targets, and supplier performance.
- Resolve supply chain disruptions (e.g., component shortages, lead time issues) to prevent production delays.
- Work with Manufacturing teams to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Financial & Contract Compliance:
- Manage program budgets, track costs (materials, labor, overhead), and ensure profitability targets are met.
- Review and enforce contract terms (MSA, Quality Commitment, Code of Conduct, NDAs) in partnership with Legal and Sales teams.
- Support quoting and business development efforts for new customer opportunities.
- Responsible to manage claims and recover the charges not covered by the quote as NREs, ECO, and miscellaneous requirements.
Quality & Regulatory Oversight:
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO, Quality Standard, FDA, etc.) and customer specific requirements.
- Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality incidents or non-conformances.
- Support audits (customer/internal/regulatory) and ensure documentation accuracy.