Nicholas Thoon
About Nicholas Thoon
Nicholas Thoon is a Product Engineer with expertise in site manufacturing and customer technical support. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Bioprocess Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis and has worked at Plexus Corp. since 2018.
Work at Plexus
Nicholas Thoon has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Product Engineer since 2018. In this role, he serves as the technical expert on site manufacturing, addressing customer technical inquiries and concerns. He leads the creation of the Product Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and is responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of the Product Control Plan. His work includes conducting continuous improvement efforts at the product level to reduce defects and enhance yields. Additionally, he leads real-time analysis and resolution of customer and product-related issues, developing recovery plans to ensure quick resumption of production.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Thoon studied at Universiti Malaysia Perlis, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Bioprocess Engineering from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his role as a Product Engineer. His expertise includes addressing technical inquiries, leading product analysis, and implementing efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes.
Background
Nicholas Thoon began his professional career with an internship at B. Braun Group in 2016, where he worked for two months in Penang, Malaysia. This experience contributed to his understanding of the manufacturing sector and prepared him for his current role at Plexus Corp. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement in product engineering.
Achievements
In his role at Plexus Corp., Nicholas Thoon supports the development of short- and long-term action plans aimed at remedying root causes and improving operational efficiency. His leadership in creating the Product FMEA and managing the Product Control Plan demonstrates his focus on quality and reliability in manufacturing. His continuous improvement efforts have contributed to reducing defects and improving production yields.