Technical Project Manager - Automation (NPI / Assembly & Test)

Location: India (open to major hubs)

Mobility: Willing to relocate to Malaysia or travel frequently for extended periods to Malaysia and China during build, commissioning and other critical stages

Function: Technical Project Management (Automation)

Employment type: Full-time

We are a design-to-scale manufacturing partner that turns ambitious ideas into reliable, high-volume products. With engineering HQ in China and a growing footprint across Malaysia, India, the UK, Hungary and Mexico, we blend deep automation know-how with disciplined NPI to launch fast and scale with confidence. Our automation team, over 400 engineers strong, sits at the forefront of the industry with dedicated labs, R&D centres and in-house build facilities. We design and deliver automated assembly and testing solutions that power some of the world's most respected brands in consumer electronics, sustainability tech and automotive. We move quickly, communicate clearly and take ownership from concept to mass production. If you like building real things that ship, you will feel at home here.

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of automated manufacturing equipment through NPI into stable mass production. You will orchestrate specs, schedules, suppliers and on-site execution (FAT/SAT/commissioning) while interfacing daily with customers and cross-regional engineering teams.

- Lead global automation NPI projects from concept through delivery, including machine build, factory acceptance and site acceptance, with clear schedules and status updates

- Drive requirements capture and concept reviews to ensure automation concepts fully meet customer specifications by bridging customers and the China engineering/project teams

- Chair regular project meetings, own the integrated plan, milestones and RAID log, surface issues early, communicate root cause and agreed resolutions, and track actions to closure

- Support global supply chain by partnering with purchasing to source vendors and resources in international markets and secure long-lead items

- Own risk identification and mitigation planning to prevent issues or minimise impact, and keep stakeholders aligned with crisp, timely communication

- Oversee FAT/SAT protocols, buy-off criteria and site commissioning plans, coordinate vendor and customer sign-offs and operator training

- Ensure robust documentation (URS/SRS, drawings, software versioning, ECR/ECO), safe-by-design reviews and smooth handover to operations

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

- 5+ years experience delivering automation projects such as mechanical design/fixtureing, PLC/motion/vision in manufacturing environments

- Solid project leadership across methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and fluency with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira or Smartsheet

- Practical knowledge of automation and control systems including PLCs, vision systems, drives/motion, data tracing/traceability and industrial networks

- Excellent English communication with global customers and cross-functional teams; Mandarin/Chinese language skills are a strong plus

- Willingness to relocate to Malaysia or travel frequently for extended periods to Malaysia and China during critical phases

- PMP (or equivalent) certification; Six Sigma, 8D or FTA familiarity

- Experience running FAT/SAT in high-volume electronics, automotive or consumer-goods assembly

- Exposure to ISO 13849 or IEC 62061 (machine safety), CE/UL compliance and EHS best practices

- Vendor development and cost/BOM management experience across APAC

- Impact from day one: Lead high-visibility automation projects for global customers

- True international exposure: Work across India, Malaysia and China with cross-cultural teams

- Cutting-edge automation: Get hands-on with PLCs, vision systems, robotics and MES integration

- Career growth: Clear path to senior project or program management roles in a growing global company

- Dynamic culture: We value speed, ownership and transparency and your ideas will be heard

- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

- Travel allowances and full expenses for international assignments

- Paid annual leave and public holidays

- Relocation support to Malaysia for long-term assignments

- Ample growth and career development opportunities

• We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.