Job Description

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The NPI DFM (Design for Manufacturing) Engineer at Motorola Solutions is a role focused on optimizing new products for efficient and cost-effective production. This is more than just a design review position; it's a strategic role that drives quality and productivity improvements from the very beginning of the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will be the bridge between design, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring that products are not only functional but also easy to build, with the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost.

• Lead DFMInitiatives Spearhead efforts to embed DFMprinciples into the new product introduction process, focusing onDesign for Manufacturing ( DFM)

• Supplier Development Collaborate with and develop EMS to establish and maintain best-in-class manufacturing processes. This includes auditing their capabilities and guiding them to meet MSI's quality and productivity standards.

• Process Innovation Continuously seek out and implement new manufacturing processes and technological breakthroughs to improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce costs.

• Cost & Productivity Management This role is pivotal in achieving the company's goals for productivity, timely delivery, and cost-efficiency. The engineer will be directly responsible for identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising on quality or performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a subject matter expert, working closely with design engineers, supply chain managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to mass production.

Basic Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering.

• Candidate must possess below experience and knowledge :

  • SMT process for Flex and PCBA

  • Familiar with DFM Design Rules for PCB / Flex SMT process

  • Familiar with Valor DFM tool

  • Familiar with PCB pad / paste design

  • SMT defects troubleshooting

  • Failure analysis of solder joint defects

  • Familiar with statistical tool such as PFMEA, SPC, DOE

• Experience/knowledge in below technology/methodology is an added advantage

  • Mechanical assembly process

  • Familiar with best practices in mechanical assembly and assembly jig / fixture design

• Expertise in DFM Deep knowledge and practical experience in applying Design for Manufacturing ( DFM) This includes a strong understanding of how design choices impact manufacturing complexity, cost, and quality

• Problem-Solving Skills The ability to identify potential manufacturing and assembly issues early in the design phase and propose innovative, practical solutions.

• Leadership and Influence As a subject matter expert, the candidate must be able to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers to adopt best practices and drive process improvements.

• Results-Oriented Mindset A proven track record of achieving measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost in a manufacturing or NPI environment.

• Willing to work at Bayan Lepas, Penang

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.