Engineering Manager
Summary
Engineering manager running the manufacturing engineering department of an electronics factory in Senai, Johor: building the engineering system and SOPs, setting up and validating new SMT/DIP production lines, driving yield/efficiency for server PCBA, and leading NPI, customer audits, and team management. Requires 5+ years in server/electronics manufacturing and Chinese/English fluency.
Salary: RM 8,000 – RM 10,000 per month
Job Responsibilities
1. Oversee the end-to-end operations of the Manufacturing Engineering Department, including SMT/DIP equipment, process engineering, optical inspection, and process engineering teams.
2. Establish the factory's manufacturing engineering system, develop engineering standards, process specifications, and SOPs, and lead the introduction and validation of new production lines, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
3. Drive process yield improvement, production efficiency enhancement, and manufacturing cost control. Lead technical troubleshooting and resolution of complex manufacturing issues.
4. Build, develop, train, and manage the engineering team, including performance management. Coordinate customer technical audits and support New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.
5. Collaborate with Production and Quality departments to resolve manufacturing abnormalities and drive continuous improvement, ensuring manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and customer requirements.
6. Lead new factory production line planning, equipment selection, and the development of manufacturing engineering and technical solutions.
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in server PCBA or other electronics manufacturing industries. Experience in establishing production lines from scratch for a new factory is highly preferred.
3. Strong expertise in end-to-end SMT/DIP processes, equipment, and quality control for server motherboards. Familiar with IPC industry standards and Lean Manufacturing systems.
4. Extensive experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), new equipment selection, and resolving complex technical challenges. Fluent in written and spoken Chinese and English.
5. Excellent overall management, technical planning, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to lead engineering initiatives and drive operational excellence.
Additional Remarks
This is a key management position requiring end-to-end leadership in factory production line planning, equipment selection, and the establishment of a comprehensive manufacturing engineering system. The role will also be responsible for supporting production ramp-up and customer certification.