Hisham Mohamed Hussain
SINGAPORE
Summary
To complete and be knowledgeable in all field aspects of Plastic Injection Molding.
Engineering professional with proven track record in new product introduction, adept at driving projects from concept to production. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and process optimization. Known for adaptability, strong technical acumen, and commitment to achieving results. Skilled in project management, design for manufacturability, and quality assurance.
Diligent work skills with solid foundation in new product introduction and engineering processes. Successfully contributed to launch of several innovative products, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and technical expertise in managing cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
NPI Engineer
Cicor Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to drive new product introduction initiatives, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced product design validation and testing efficiency.
- Managed risk assessment protocols for new products, identifying potential issues early in development stages.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, optimizing supply chain processes.
- Established best practices for documentation and reporting, improving compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Streamlined communication between engineering and manufacturing teams to reduce time-to-market for new products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely delivery of high-quality products, collaborating with sales and marketing teams to understand client requirements.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, encouraging colleagues to share best practices and contribute ideas for enhancing efficiency in NPI projects.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities in material selection and manufacturing methods for increased profitability on NPI projects.
- Ensured smooth integration of new products into existing systems by providing technical support and training to production staff.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex engineering problems, leading to successful completion of multiple NPI projects.
- Managed project timelines efficiently, ensuring all milestones were met while maintaining a focus on achieving desired outcomes.
- Optimized production efficiency by developing and executing process improvement plans for the engineering department.
- Improved product quality by designing and implementing new manufacturing processes for NPI projects.
Costing Engineer
CICOR ASIA PTE LTD
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Provide and prepare RFQ queries from BD and Sales based on information given. Advising the Sales team on the part and tooling cost with packaging and incoterms details.
- Specialization: Preparation of RFQs
- Role: Quotations and RFQs
- Industry: Injection Molding and Box Build
- Monthly Salary: SGD 4000
- Reason for Leave: 4 months contract
Sales Program Manager
INTERPLEX PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Manage sales account for existing and new customers. Launch of new projects and keep progress of projects up till NPI. Liaise with vendors and customers to ensure that programs or projects meet the timeline without any delays.
- Specialization: Engineering Sales – Plastic and Mechanical/Automotive/Connectors
- Role: Sales and Marketing
- Industry: Polymer / Plastic / Rubber
- Monthly Salary: SGD 4300
- Reason for Leave: Company Retrenchment
Molding Engineer
DOU YEE TECHNOLOGIES
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Manage the current tooling in the Tool Room for production. Maintaining the quality of tools and achieve KPIs which is the cavitation of tools. Assist in the DFM of new tooling in design stage.
- Specialization: Engineering Tooling
- Role: Tool Room Management
- Industry: Metal Injection Molding
- Monthly Salary: SGD 4135
- Reason for Leave: Company shifted to China
Project Engineer
EVO PRECISION ENGINEERING PTE LTD
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Manage tooling projects for connector products from Initial ESI stage to FOT. Prepare and submit quotation for any Engineering Changes. The need to communicate with local and overseas customers on the project follow-ups and advice in the need of products performance. Being the main key personnel in liaisons with Tool room, QA and Production.
- Specialization: Engineering Project
- Role: Project Management
- Industry: Connector Products
- Monthly Salary: SGD 3800
- Reason for Leave: Company shifted to Malaysia
Tooling Engineer (Senior Executive)
SUNNINGDALE PRECISION INDUSTRIES
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Manage tooling projects for automotive products from Initial ESI stage to FOT. Prepare and submit quotation for any Engineering Changes. The need to communicate with local and overseas customers on the project follow-ups and advice in the need of products performance. Being the main key personnel in liaisons with Tool room, QA and Production.
- Specialization: Engineering - Mechanical/Automotive
- Role: Project Management
- Industry: Polymer / Plastic / Rubber
- Monthly Salary: SGD 3150
- Reason for Leave: Found new Job
Engineering HOD cum Sales Assistant Manager (Senior Executive)
CAMPLAS (S) PTE LTD
03.2005 - 05.2011
- Take the lead role in selling consumer products/services to prospective organizations along with managing distribution partners' activity within an assigned geographical region. Responsibility for the sales process from initial point of contact (lead generation), presentations, proposals, through contract negotiations and execution. Meet/exceed minimum quarterly and annual sales objectives. Work closely with the operational and project teams, utilize relationships to ensure that product implementation schedules are met. Facilitate strategic partners' resources to assist in the sales process. Engage, equip, and lead all sales channels with appropriate training, tools, and strategy development for consumer products/services.
- Specialization: Sales - Engineering/Technical/IT
- Role: Sales Executive/Account Manager
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production of Consumer Products
- Monthly Salary: SGD 4500
- Reason for Leave: Not able to transfer back to Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer (Senior Executive)
ALLIED TECHNOLOGY VIETNAM CO
04.2003 - 01.2005
- Overall in charge of the Injection Molding Process until the Assembly Line of HP Logo products. Monitor the yield capability and train the locals on the process and procedure of manufacturing. To make sure that production target is always achieved daily.
- Specialization: Engineering - Others
- Role: Maintain Manufacturing Outputs
- Industry: Consumer Products / Logos
- Monthly Salary: SGD 3200
- Reason for Leave: 2 years contract
Assistant Tooling Manager (Senior Executive)
Giken Sakata Singapore Ltd
11.1999 - 02.2003
- Assist the General Manager to overlook the Tool room Department. Trained the locals on Mold Making process from design till manufacturing. Arrange for tool repairs and new tools. Liaise with the HQ project team in order to achieve the dateline and product submission.
- Specialization: Manufacturing/Production Operations
- Role: Project Management
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production Injection Molding (Consumers)
- Monthly Salary: SGD 2900
- Reason for Leave: Found better opportunity
Project Leader cum Mold Maker (Junior Executive)
Philips Machine Factory
01.1990 - 08.1999
- Started with machining of parts in the bench work section. Transferred to the mold assembly department after 1.5 years to support the assembly section. The capability of assembly 32 inch Philips TV front and back cover tooling and the Philips iron tools.
- Specialization: Manufacturing/Production Operations
- Role: Toolmaker/Machinist/Project Lead
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production Injection Molding
- Monthly Salary: SGD 1200
- Reason for Leave: Found better opportunity
Education
Professional Certificate/NITEC - Engineering (Metal Fabrication/Tool & Die/Welding), Plastic Injection Molding
Philips Government Training Center
01.1990
Skills
- Project Planning And Management: >5 years, Advanced
- AUTOCAD: >5 years, Intermediate
- 3D UG / Solidworks Software: >5 years, Intermediate
- Microsoft Office: >5 years, Intermediate
- ISO 9001: 2 years, Intermediate
- ISO 14001: 2 years, Intermediate
- Supplier management
- Technical solution development
- PPAP submissions
- Engineering change orders
Accomplishments
- Achieved smooth transition of injection molding full transfer from customer to factory by completing more than 15 machines and 300 over tools with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved logistics issues which led to smooth transfer without delays.
- Supervised team of 17 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Sonion Transfer Project.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English: Spoken 8, Written 8
Bahasa Indonesia: Spoken 7, Written 7
Vietnam: Spoken 3, Written 5
EXPERIENCES GAINED
- Experience in selling intangible/conceptual products/services/software in Plastic Injection Molding field.
- Experience in the use of internet, software applications including Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Words. Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of health care information technology.
- Experience in accomplishing to set the semi auto assembly line with the least manpower and resources available in the sub-urban area of Vietnam.
- Experience in convincing the customers on the tool room capability in new tool making with a one stop solution in-house.
- Experience in operating all conventional machines for tool making.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Ability to read and understand blueprints of any field.
- Good knowledge of mold design and molding process capability.
- Experience in ALL QA measuring equipment.
- Knowledge of SPC, FMEA & CPK.
- Exposure to all kinds of plastic products.
COURSES ATTENDED
- 2008 - FMEA
- 2009 - ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
PERSONAL TRAITS AND ATTITUDE
- Excellent in problem solving.
- International living experience and regional exposure.
- Passion for continuous learning and personal growth.
- Highly motivated and driven, with strong desire to excel.
Timeline
NPI Engineer
Cicor Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2025
Costing Engineer
CICOR ASIA PTE LTD
03.2018 - 06.2018
Sales Program Manager
INTERPLEX PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
07.2016 - 02.2017
Molding Engineer
DOU YEE TECHNOLOGIES
10.2014 - 01.2016
Project Engineer
EVO PRECISION ENGINEERING PTE LTD
07.2013 - 10.2014
Tooling Engineer (Senior Executive)
SUNNINGDALE PRECISION INDUSTRIES
06.2011 - 07.2013
Engineering HOD cum Sales Assistant Manager (Senior Executive)
CAMPLAS (S) PTE LTD
03.2005 - 05.2011
Manufacturing Engineer (Senior Executive)
ALLIED TECHNOLOGY VIETNAM CO
04.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Tooling Manager (Senior Executive)
Giken Sakata Singapore Ltd
11.1999 - 02.2003
Project Leader cum Mold Maker (Junior Executive)
Philips Machine Factory
01.1990 - 08.1999
Professional Certificate/NITEC - Engineering (Metal Fabrication/Tool & Die/Welding), Plastic Injection Molding
Philips Government Training Center
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