Associate Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Dyson is hiring an Associate Principal Manufacturing Engineer in Singapore, Singapore. Level rates it ; you can apply on Dyson.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include CAD, new product introduction and project management.
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Lead global manufacturing NPI project managers and drive enterprise cost-saving and NPD delivery initiatives.

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About us

The Technical Program Management (TPM) team oversees end to end delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. The TPM assesses project complexity, allocates resources, and drives cross‑functional engineering alignment through structured checkpoints, weekly reviews, and close collaboration with Operations. They manage CAPEX, ensure functional milestones are met, and navigate a fast‑paced environment to deliver optimal, timely solutions. TPMs are proactive team players who steer coordination, make tough decisions, and support DF(X) and design‑to‑cost initiatives to achieve project goals.

About the role

Lead a team of NPI project managers across multiple categories globally.
Drive enterprise level cost saving initiatives spanning manufacturing, engineering, tooling, paint, and test functions.
Act as primary contacts for major cost-saving projects at the enterprise level.
Strategize and resource global manufacturing NPD (New Product Development) delivery, ensuring TPMs support each project.
Provide technical guidance and coaching for the TPM team.
Success requires a collaborative, proactive mindset—no strict boundaries, always ready to exceed expectations.

NPI Project Management Responsibilities:

Lead a team of NPI project managers from project initiation through installation and the first three months of mass production.
Oversee all key aspects of NPI projects, including:
Technical delivery milestones
End to end project planning
CAPEX management
DF(X) and cost-focused design reviews
Assess project complexity and develop department resource plans, securing approval and collaboration from all Engineering functions.
Set project checkpoints and actively engage stakeholders to achieve buy in at each stage.
Drive alignment across engineering functions, ensuring clear deliverables and timely contributions including input from design teams.
Guarantee that all teams integrate the required protocols (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ, DFM, Mold flow analysis) into their plans.
Align regularly with Operations Management regarding project deliverables and expectations.
Conduct periodic NPI reviews with the TPMs, summarizing progress and challenges for senior leadership.
Build strong relationships with non-engineering teams critical to NPI success, such as RDD, Operations and outsourced procurement.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive project tracker, monitoring health, timelines, capital spend, and potential risks.
Foster a positive, collaborative cross functional environment.
Provide manufacturing and operations insights to the project team, acting as an escalation point and resolving challenges as needed.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
Shows a strong willingness to learn and challenge current production test and assembly methods.
Demonstrates solid engineering judgment applied beyond their main area of expertise.
Has managed a team of at least 5 people, directly or indirectly.
Works well independently with minimal supervision.
Able to travel frequently to Malaysia.
Has at least eight years of relevant experience in NPI environments.
Experienced in regulated settings, following or establishing protocols like IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Understands the challenges of outsourced operations.
PMP certification is an advantage.

Benefits

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition. #LI-AK

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

How we rate this

Associate Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Dyson rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Associate Principal Manufacturing Engineer is an open job at Dyson.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Singapore - Technology Centre.
The job was posted on July 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Dyson. Apply on Dyson

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

New Product IntroductionProject ManagementManufacturing EngineeringCapex ManagementDfmCAD

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