Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Date Posted:

Country:

Malaysia

Location:

MY-10-KLANG-009 ~ 9 Lengkuk Keluli 2 ~ 9 LENGKUK KELULI 2-009

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes, including PCBA, cable & harness assembly, electro-mechanical integration, and electronic components.
• Provide expert guidance on complex manufacturing challenges, high-risk parts, and critical supplier issues.
• Lead manufacturing strategy development for new programs, technology insertion, and supplier industrialization efforts.
• Review manufacturing processes, process changes, and deviations for assigned suppliers.
  
  

Supplier Engineering Oversight

• Lead supplier technical engagements, including capability development, capacity planning, and long-term manufacturing roadmaps.
• Drive supplier manufacturing readiness for NPI, rate increases, and program transitions.
• Serve as escalation point for critical supplier technical, quality, or delivery issues.
• Support sourcing decisions by leading deep-dive technical assessments and risk evaluations of suppliers.
  
  

Advanced Process Development & Validation

• Lead development, validation, and optimization of complex electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, selective soldering, conformal coating, potting, environmental testing, etc.).
• Approve APQP deliverables (PFMEA, control plans, process validation) and ensure robust risk mitigation.
• Champion advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and technologies for aerospace electronics manufacturing.
  
  

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide technical leadership for complex non-conformance investigations, systemic quality escapes, and repeat defects.
• Ensure compliance to aerospace and electronics standards (AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001) and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead supplier audits and manufacturing system assessments.
• Proactively identify manufacturing and supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of technical reviews, process audits, and engineering assessments.
• Present manufacturing status, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Support engineering change management and ensure suppliers implement changes effectively.
  
  

Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge Certification:

• Expert-level understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, PCBA assembly, cable and harness manufacturing, electro-mechanical integration, and functional/environmental testing.
• Deep knowledge and practical application of aerospace and electronics standards, including AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Proven experience leading supplier development initiatives, technical capability assessments, and manufacturing system audits.
• Advanced expertise in reliability engineering, DFMEA/PFMEA, process capability analysis, and end-to-end process validation.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies, including ownership and approval of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSAs, and Process Validation reports.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCCA, Six Sigma, DMAIC).
• Extensive hands-on experience with electronic testing, failure analysis, and advanced troubleshooting at component, board, and system levels.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, with a track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.
  
  

Experience: 7–12 years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing engineering, preferably within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated, high-reliability industries.

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