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NIK FADILAH RIDZUAN

Swindon

Summary

Manufacturing Engineer with over 6 years of experience in optimizing processes, leading New Product Introductions (NPI), and developing tools. Proficient in CAD, 3D printing, and process improvement techniques like Lean Six Sigma, with a focus on ISO 9001:2015 compliance. Experienced in Design for Assembly (DfA) and committed to continuous improvement and learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Dyson Technology Ltd
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Optimized cycle time for next-generation haircare products by reducing 87 seconds per product, resulting in $50k in annual labor cost savings for 1 million units.
  • Led the improvement of the Design for Assembly (DfA) tool by integrating serviceability and automation principles, enabling efficient issue tracking in a database and reducing manual data entry by 10%.
  • Evaluated designs against key manufacturing and scalability criteria, ensuring designs could be industrialized and met high volume manufacturing standards.
  • Increased design confidence through process validation of a set of critical adhesive joints, ensuring design life could be met through a repeatable and reliable manufacturing process.
  • Designed and prototyped tooling, jigs and fixtures using CAD and 3D printing to assess assembly feasibility, improve process maturity and support eventual production replication.
  • Designed process flows for product assembly, adhering to DfA principles while exploring automation opportunities to reduce manual labor and headcount.
  • Leveraged past project data to identify inefficiencies, driving data-driven manufacturing decisions that reduced production costs and improved productivity.
  • Mentored junior engineers on cost-down initiatives, supporting validation activities and assessing downstream manufacturing impacts.

Manufacturing Engineer

Dyson Technology Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led the development of next-generation haircare project, conducting virtual/slow builds, designing process flows and PFMEAs, while driving DfM and DfA improvements to ensure efficient assembly and manufacturability.
  • Represented the manufacturing function in cross functional project teams, ensuring alignments between design, operations and manufacturing early in the development cycle.
  • Conducted competitor analysis to research emerging technologies, ensuring processes and products remained competitive and aligned with industry trends.
  • Managed data-driven feasibility and manufacturability reviews, which resulted in £600K CapEx and labor cost avoidance.
  • Led process improvement activities by identifying non-value-added steps in components during PECM and milling, leading to process elimination and cost reduction.
  • Planned manufacturing timelines and liaised with the Project Manager to meet gating deliverables and launch readiness milestones.
  • Developed proficiency in ultrasonic welding, adhesive dispensing, laser marking, and 3D printing, applying these technologies to advance process capabilities.

Project Management Executive

Davex Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Prepared technical datasheets for new lighting products, detailing specifications such as SKUs, wattage, and color temperature, to guide incoming quality inspections and ensure compliance with customer standards.
  • Managed and co-led projects from initiation to execution, maintaining 90% on-time project launches through effective timeline, operational, and budget management.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating between cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth execution and project readiness.
  • Analyzed market competition and technology trends to support new product proposals and contribute to business growth strategies.

NPI Engineer

Eng Teknologi Sdn Bhd
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Led NPI projects for high precision CNC machined parts used in automotive and laser applications, ensuring tight tolerance compliance during prototyping phase.
  • Collaborated with machinists to optimize CNC milling processes, applying DfM principles to reduce cycle time and tool wear.
  • Developed and maintained process documentation including PFMEAs, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Process Travelers using ERP systems to ensure full product traceability and production readiness.
  • Managed supplier communications for outsourced surface finishing processes, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and timelines.
  • Managed CAPA, 8D and NCR investigations to resolve customer claims and improve product quality.
  • Created WI (Work Instruction) and trained operators and technicians on process standardization and compliance.
  • Ensured compliance with APQP, PPAP, and ISO 9001:2015 standards, resulting in 98% of projects being approved and transitioned to mass production.

Education

BTech - Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)

Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Pahang, Malaysia
07-2017

Master of Science - Manufacturing Technology and Management

Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom
09-2021

Skills

  • Process flow development
  • CAD (Siemens NX, SolidWorks)
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • Minitab
  • ERP
  • Lean Product Development
  • Design for Assembly (DfA)
  • Failure modes and effects analysis
  • Kaizen principles

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
  • APQP Training
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
  • FMEA Training

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Dyson Technology Ltd
04.2024 - 05.2025

Manufacturing Engineer

Dyson Technology Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024

Project Management Executive

Davex Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2020 - 09.2021

NPI Engineer

Eng Teknologi Sdn Bhd
08.2017 - 09.2020

BTech - Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)

Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Master of Science - Manufacturing Technology and Management

Cranfield University

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