MOHAMMAD BAZLAN SUHAIMI
New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
Simpang Empat, Penang
Summary
Results-driven New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer with 7 years in CNC programming and lean process improvement within precision machining. Expertise in multi-axis programming using Siemens NX and Mastercam, along with project transfers and ISO 9001 documentation. Achieved significant reductions in cycle times and manufacturing costs through effective process redesign in aerospace and semiconductor environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
New Product Introduction Engineer (NPI)
Ascentec Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
11.2022 - Current
- Led qualification of 119 first-article parts across two production-line transfers from parent-company sites (2024–2025), including sole ownership of 30 parts, achieving a 99% volume completion rate against aggressive plant targets.
- Achieved first-pass machining qualification on 63 complex components in fewer than 3 test cuts by optimizing CNC programs, fixtures, and cutting parameters ahead of production release.
- Coordinated cross-functional timelines across engineering, quality, and production, ensuring delivery of 52 critical components within a compressed 12-week transfer window.
- Prepared BOMs for hardware and fixtures and submitted Requests for Tooling (RFT) covering fixtures and equipment for new project qualification, ensuring tooling readiness ahead of production release.
- Generated and optimized CNC programs (3/4/5-axis) in Siemens NX and Mastercam, including troubleshooting and rework of legacy programs to hit tolerance and cycle-time targets.
- Partnered directly with production teams to diagnose and resolve daily machining issues, reducing downtime during ramp-up.
- Presented root cause analysis findings to engineering, quality, and production stakeholders, translating machining data and test-cut results into corrective actions adopted in production.
- Delivered progress and readiness presentations to management during two production-line transfers, reporting qualification status against targets and escalating tooling and timeline risks.
- Presented first-article qualification results and part-rejection investigations to cross-functional review meetings, recommending program, fixture, part machining concept and cutting-parameter changes.
CNC Programmer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Programmed 3- and 5-axis CNC machining operations using Siemens NX (UG), including tool, arbor, and chuck selection and cutting-parameter optimization.
- Cut cycle time by 60% on a key production line by designing and introducing an in-process buffing step that eliminated a downstream finishing operation.
- Validated CNC programs in NCSimul before machine prove out, correcting programs as needed during witness runs.
- Delivered work instruction briefings and program handover sessions to machine operators and production teams, facilitating smooth new part introductions.
- Created and maintained work instructions and documentation in compliance with ISO 9001 QMS procedures, ensuring organized master CNC program directory.
- Established work instructions and documentation aligned with ISO 9001 QMS procedures and maintained the master CNC program directory.
Lean Engineer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Identified process-improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations, enhancing overall efficiency and repeatability.
- Developed standard work and line-balancing plans, reducing manpower from 6 to 4 headcounts while cutting costs by 30% and preserving process flow.
- Support value stream mapping exercises and applied spaghetti-chart and 8-waste analysis to pinpoint improvement areas.
- Presented cell performance data on the SQDIP board in regular review meetings, increasing visibility and facilitating follow-up actions on quality and delivery metrics.
Associate Engineer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed a structured graduate rotation across four functions — Product Development Center, Process Engineering & Quality, Production, and Special Process — building end-to-end understanding of the manufacturing flow from raw material to finished goods.
- Analyzed production line issues and presented findings to management, highlighting root causes of part rejections and recommending corrective actions for process improvement.
- Produced First Article Inspection Reports issued directly to customers, ensuring dimensional and documentation compliance ahead of delivery.
- Created Process Inspection Reports and supported quality documentation aligned with aerospace QMS requirements.
- Developed Process Inspection Reports and ensured quality documentation met aerospace QMS requirements.
- Collaborated with the engineering department to diagnose and resolve assembly line issues, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Completed operator-level training on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Coburg
Coburg, Germany 04.2001 -
German As A Foreign Language (TestDAF) - German Language
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Deggendorf, Germany 04.2001 -
A-Level - Engineering
German Malaysian Institute
Malaysia02-2013
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
Sekolah Menengah Sains Dungun
Terengganu12-2010
Skills
Project Management
CNC Programming & Setup
Process Improvement
Engineering CAD/CAM Design
Tooling & Procurement Support
Continuous Improvement
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Failure modes and effects analysis
Production support
Troubleshooting
Cost reduction strategies
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
New Product Introduction Engineer (NPI)
Ascentec Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
11.2022 - Current
CNC Programmer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
09.2019 - 11.2022
Lean Engineer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
03.2019 - 09.2019
Associate Engineer
UPECA Aerotech Sdn. Bhd.
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Coburg
04.2001 -
German As A Foreign Language (TestDAF) - German Language
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
04.2001 -
A-Level - Engineering
German Malaysian Institute
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
Sekolah Menengah Sains Dungun