Manufacturing Engineer at Rapsodo

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Leadership, Process Optimization, Technical Problem Solving, Supplier Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Mechanical Acumen, PCBA Expertise, Statistical Process Control, Factory Efficiency, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cycle Time Reduction

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Rapsodo is a Sports Technology company with offices in the USA, Singapore, Turkey & Japan. We develop sports analytics products that are data-driven, portable and easy-to-use to empower athletes at all skill levels to analyse and improve their performance. From Major League Baseball star pitchers to Golf tour players, athletes use Rapsodo technology to up their game across the world. Trusted by coaches and players from youths to professionals, Rapsodo provides real-time insights for all-time performance. We are continuously looking for team players who will stop at nothing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions as part of Team Rapsodo. The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the crucial link between research and development and high-quality mass production. You will take ownership of the entire manufacturing process for our cutting-edge products, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life. More than just supporting the factory, you will lead, troubleshoot, and optimize our contract manufacturing partners to ensure we deliver world-class products on time, every time. This is a hands-on role for a natural problem-solver who thrives on the factory floor and enjoys making a tangible impact. What You’ll Do NPI Leadership and Execution Lead the development and implementation of robust manufacturing assembly and test processes for New Product Introductions (NPI). Design and optimize factory layouts, fixtures, and tooling to support scalable production. Own the production ramp-up for NPI projects, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing. Process Excellence & Optimization Develop and continuously improve standard work instructions, ensuring clarity, repeatability, and quality across all product lines. Champion yield improvement initiatives: systematically analyze production data to drive First Pass Yield (FPY) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) to meet and exceed targets. Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, driving cycle time reduction projects to improve factory efficiency and output. Technical Problem Solving & Supplier Management Serve as the lead technical authority for troubleshooting complex product failures on the line when factory engineers require escalation support. Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bill of Material (BOM) updates, and firmware/test changes with precision and clear communication to the factory. Partner with the quality team and suppliers to diagnose and resolve component quality issues at the root cause. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the primary manufacturing interface with our Contract Manufacturers (CMs), driving them to meet operational goals for quality, delivery, and cost. Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Testability (DFT), and Assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated early in the product lifecycle. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field. 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within the electronics or consumer products industry. Proven experience leading NPI projects and ramping production lines at a contract manufacturer. Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills (e.g., root cause analysis, statistical process control). Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams, suppliers, and regional stakeholders. Strongly Preferred (Key to Success in This Role) Deep PCBA Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SMT processes and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex PCBA failures down to the component level. Mechanical Acumen: Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings with solid understanding of GD&T to resolve part-fit and assembly issues. Advantageous Proficiency in spoken Malay to facilitate clear communication on the factory floor. Why Rapsodo? At Rapsodo, you will play a defining role in shaping how our products move from concept to reality. This is where engineering rigor meets real-world impact: the work you do on the line directly enables athletes — from youth players to professionals — to trust our technology every day. At Rapsodo, you won’t just support production — you’ll shape the manufacturing backbone behind products trusted by athletes worldwide. You’ll build processes that scale, not just maintain what exists. You’ll drive real improvements in yield, quality, and efficiency on the factory floor. You’ll work closely with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to bring new products to life. You’ll make your mark in a fast-growing sports technology company. If you’re looking for a role where your engineering impact is visible, hands-on, and deeply meaningful, apply now and help us build the future of sports tech.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype to mass production. You will also troubleshoot and optimize production with contract manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality products on time.