Product Engineering Section Manager

About the Client

Our client is a rapidly growing electronics manufacturing company based in Perak, Malaysia, operating as a key regional hub for a well-established international group headquartered in Asia. Since its incorporation in 2018, the company has specialized in PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and a wide range of electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, coils, and transformers.

Job Description

• Lead Product Engineering Activities  
  • Manage and lead the product engineering team to support SMT/PCB assembly production.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)  
  • Coordinate NPI projects from design handover to mass production.  
• Process Development & Optimization  
  • Develop and improve SMT assembly processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and yield.  
  • Evaluate new equipment, materials, and technologies.
• Engineering Support to Production  
  • Provide real-time technical support to resolve production issues.  
  • Troubleshoot quality or process deviations.
• Quality & Compliance Assurance  
  • Ensure products meet IPC, ISO, RoHS, and customer standards.  
  • Work closely with QA/QC to handle audits and corrective actions.
• Cost & Yield Improvement  
  • Lead initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and improve production yields through process improvements.
• Training & Development  
  • Train engineers and technicians on new processes, procedures, and technologies.
• KPI & Reporting  
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering performance and report regularly to management.

Job Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in related industry.
• Technical Knowledge of SMT & PCB Assembly  
  • Deep understanding of SMT machines, reflow soldering, stencil printing, AOI, SPI, and wave soldering  
  • Familiar with PCB layout, Gerber files, BOMs, and component specifications
• New Product Introduction (NPI)  
  • Skilled in managing NPI projects and implementing DFM/DFT principles
• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting  
  • Strong analytical skills in identifying process issues, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Project Management  
  • Able to plan, coordinate, and lead cross-functional teams on product or process projects
• Knowledge of Standards & Compliance  
  • Familiar with IPC standards (IPC-A-610), ISO 9001, RoHS, and ESD practices
• Quality & Yield Improvement  
  • Proficient in using quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and control plans
• Software Proficiency – Skilled in CAD tools, ERP systems, and statistical tools
• Required language(s): Mandarin, English, Bahasa Malaysia.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at jamie.tan@peoplelake.asia or text her at +6012-2389953 (WhatsApp message only)