Job Summary
Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. The team is looking to add a Junior Engineer - Component Engineering based in Chennai to support its growing teams and product growth.
Flex offers the chance to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive and collaborative setting. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain component data, manufacturer information and approved vendor lists in the global component database.
- Create a component database covering Electrical/Electronic and indirect materials, and review component parameter attributes from datasheets.
- Validate MPNs and provide alternates.
- Monitor component EOL and manage component obsolescence.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team implementing product component changes.
- Work closely with Engineering and materials teams to review product updates and modifications.
- Respond to business partners and customers on queries about component specifications.
- Meet targets set for all process metrics.
- Generate and circulate reports and dashboards on time.
- Train new and existing team members on relevant tools and topics on an ongoing basis.
- Perform root cause analysis to speed up resolution of service issues.
- Identify, recommend and implement operational efficiencies in procurement processes.
- Prepare customized reports to analyze and drive process improvements.
Experience We Are Looking For
- B.E (ECE/EEE/E&I) graduate with 0-2 years of experience as a Component Engineer in manufacturing setup, preferably in the EMS industry.
- Flexibility to work night shifts.
- Hands-on experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) and BOM (Bill of Materials) management, and semiconductor sourcing/analysis.
- Working knowledge of ERP, preferably BAAN.
- Hands-on experience with any PLM software.
- Good Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
- Strong oral and written English communication.
- Good analytical skills, logical thinking, and coaching and mentoring skills.
Benefits