Assistant Process Engineering Manager

Assistant Process Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the SMT process engineering team, including performance evaluation, talent development, and succession planning.
• Design and implement training programs to upskill engineers and technicians.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and control critical SMT parameters, e.g., reflow profile, stencil opening, and printing.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement, reduce defect rates, and increase first-pass yield (FPY).
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews for new products, oversee trial runs, establish standard operating procedures, and ensure a smooth transition from NPI to mass production.
• Equipment & Maintenance Management: Manage the full SMT equipment portfolio, including printers, mounters, reflow ovens, AOI, and SPI.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Host customer audits and manage follow-up action items.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting: Coordinate production schedules with Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials teams. Track, analyse, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including FTT (First-Time Through).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in charge of Process / Manufacturing, preferably in PCBA / EMS related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Strong leadership with good teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent planning skills according to MPS.
• Excellent process optimization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Having a valid PPPR X-Ray certificate is an advantage.