Engineering Operations Manager

Job Description

• This role involves supervising and coordinating all Operational Engineering responsibilities, specifically those pertaining to SMT and Final Assembly, as they pertain to contracted ODM factories.
• Responsible for new factory or factory transition onboarding and setup.
• Review and develop manufacturing processes that contribute towards achieving Operational Excellence.
• Provide technical support for Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) manufacturing and repair processes with the aim of enhancing their continuous improvement.
• Perform risk assessment and communicate and mitigate operational risk. Responsible for the quality performance of the ODM factory, with a focus on maintaining high yield rates and conducting thorough end-of-line outgoing quality audits.
• Provide support for optimizing production UPH and capacity to ensure that all operations run efficiently and effectively, meeting the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Provide feedback to relevant partners regarding issue warnings and ensure that the solution is viable for the factory.
• Implement a shift left approach to enhance field performance optimization.
• Conduct weekly quality reviews with ODM suppliers as an essential component of our commitment to maintaining excellence in all aspects of the operations.
• Conduct periodic audits of our ODM suppliers, including process audits and QSA, and work with ODM factories to address any identified gaps.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this position will possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.
• Candidates who have earned a Master's degree in these fields will be given preferential consideration.
• Applicants are required to possess at least 8 years of experience in SMT, Mechanical Assembly, Test, and Industrial Engineering.
• Candidates shall have good knowledge of PC Product Engineering.
• Having proficient expertise in Design for Excellence (DFx) techniques is an added advantage for candidates.

Knowledge And Skills

• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to apply Lean Manufacturing to optimise operation activities; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.
• Teamwork: Fit in well with a team and understand capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment. I have Excellent written and Spoken English and the local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate manufacturing proposals and results and negotiate options at management levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills using 6-sigma techniques.