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
Malmesbury, United Kingdom
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
Malmesbury, United Kingdom
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
Malaysia
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
Malaysia
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, Malaysia07-2017
Master of Science - Manufacturing Technology and Management
Cranfield University
Cranfield, United Kingdom09-2021
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