MUHAMMAD NAJIB SAAD
Prototyping Manager
KULAI
Summary
Proven Prototyping Manager with over 15 years of expertise in leading cross-functional teams through the design, development, and refinement of prototypes across diverse industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial design. Exceptional skills in project management, rapid prototyping technologies, and product lifecycle management ensure efficient resource allocation and process optimization. Expertise in collaborating with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality prototypes under tight deadlines while maintaining cost efficiency. Committed to innovation and advancing product development through hands-on prototyping solutions, leveraging strategic planning and operational management to foster productive work environments and consistently achieve project goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Prototyping Manager
Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
06.2010 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of 20 engineers and technicians to develop high-fidelity prototypes for a wide range of products.
- Oversee the end-to-end prototyping process, from conceptual design to final prototype testing and iteration.
- Collaborate closely with RDD, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure design integrity, functionality, and manufacturability of prototypes.
- Maintain project timelines and budgets, delivering prototypes within scope and on schedule while adhering to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented best practices for prototyping, including material selection, design for manufacturability (DFM), and iterative testing.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven team environment.
- Managing yearly team budget to ensure spending is aligning with financial goals and organization resources.
- Regularly asses team performance, conduct performance reviews, set goals, for improvement and development.
- Identify skill gaps and arrange for training, mentoring, or other development opportunities to improve team capabilities.
- Involved in company Health & Safety activities such as audit such as audit and training.
- Actively involved in company 5’S activity including giving training.
- Involved in ISO 18000 and ISO 45001 implementation.
- Collaborate with technical training team in getting internal and external training for team development.
- Achievement
- Involve in Lean Six Sigma project where reducing machining lea time by 20% and increase in house KPI.
- Expand Prototyping Labs by bring in new machine and technology from 250 sqm room to 1222 sqm room.
- Introducing new capability (Micro Injection) to improve overall process especially in test result by using plastic resin.
Project Engineer
Oriental Nichinan Design Engineering Sdn Bhd
10.1999 - 12.2009
- Lead a team of people to support on daily project activities to ensure all jobs meets the deadline.
- Worked closely with the product management team to translate customer requirements into tangible prototypes, jigs and fixture for validation and testing.
- Managed prototype and jigs and fixture development schedules, ensuring timely delivery of pre-production models for customer testing and feedback.
- Preparing CAM programming and run CNC machine.
- Managing and set-up small scale production line to meet customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with external vendors and manufacturers to source materials and components for jigs and fixture, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards were met.
- Presented design concepts of jigs and fixture to customer and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and enhance product designs.
- Trained new employee during induction weeks (5’S, safety briefing, and hand work skills).
- Involved in Gemba Kaizen activity that organized by the company.
- Have experience training in Nichinan Japan to upskilling the process.
- Achievement
- Improve assembly process by implementing the trimming jig for packaging on the TV frame.
- Was sent to Japan to learn more about the prototyping process.
- Representing company in sport activity also in Gemba Kaizen activity.
- Nominated as best employee of the year.
Technician
Galant Metal Stamping
07.1999 - 09.1999
- Set up new dies on stamping machine for production.
- Tools modification and replacement.
- Guide and assist operator in production line.
- Performed quality checking on part before run production.
- Operating wire cut, milling machine, lathe machine and surface grinding in machine shop.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Manufacturing Management
Open University Malaysia
01.2015
Diploma - Production Technology (Mold Technology)
German Malaysian Institute
01.1999
Sijil Lukisan Kejuruteraan - undefined
Institut Kemahiran Mara
01.1996
Skills
Prototyping & Product Development
undefinedCertification
Certified Train The Trainer
Timeline
Prototyping Manager
Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
06.2010 - Current
Project Engineer
Oriental Nichinan Design Engineering Sdn Bhd
10.1999 - 12.2009
Technician
Galant Metal Stamping
07.1999 - 09.1999
Diploma - Production Technology (Mold Technology)
German Malaysian Institute
Sijil Lukisan Kejuruteraan - undefined
Institut Kemahiran Mara
Bachelor Degree - Manufacturing Management
Open University Malaysia