Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer

Nokia; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,522,000 - 4,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs

Career growth

Job summary

Nokia seeks an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer for NI FN BBN-BU and BBD projects with onsite work at a Malaysian supplier. You will drive quality improvements, lead 8D customer complaints, and collaborate across R&D and suppliers to optimize PCBA manufacturing, SMT, wave and selective soldering processes.

Role emphasizes DFM/DFA, MES integration, and sustainability in high‑volume electronics production, with strong English communication and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on manufacturing quality experience.
• Advanced knowledge of SMT, wave soldering and selective soldering processes.
• Familiarity with PCBA testing methods including ICT, flying probe and functional testing.
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes and equipment; ESD controls and calibration.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and SPC.
• Experience with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and R&D teams to ensure production predictability.
• Support capacity planning and ensure high-quality output at the supplier.
• Manage customer complaints using 8D methodology, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive improvement actions and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide supplier/process technology recommendations.
• Oversee sustaining activities and process optimization for long-term efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement plan.
• Establish quality management plans with suppliers and implement quality tools.
• Audit PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, wave soldering, selective soldering) for compliance.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design teams to apply DFM and DFA principles.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure environmental compliance and promote sustainability in PCBA manufacturing.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Skills

SMT

Wave soldering

Selective soldering

PCBA testing

PFMEA

SPC

DMAIC

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFM

DFA

Quality Tools

English communication

Process automation

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

MES

ICT

Flying probe tester

Testing equipment calibration

Job description

Job Description

The Nokia Network Infrastructure OPS Supply Chain Fixed Networks Continuous Improvement Engineer will primarily work onsite at one of our manufacturing partners in Malaysia. This role is critical in ensuring production yield and quality for New Product Introduction (NPI), ramp-up, and volume products for our NI FN BBN and BBD products. The engineer will also lead customer complaint management, drive continuous quality improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and product quality. A strong focus will be placed on PCBA manufacturing processes, advanced quality tools, lean methodologies, and smart manufacturing.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collaborate with suppliers and R&D teams of our NI FN BBN-BU and BBD-BU (Business Unit) to ensure production predictability and stability at the supplier site.
• Support capacity planning and ensure consistent output with high-quality standards at the supplier.
• Manage customer complaints using 8D reporting methodology, ensuring timely resolution and communication.
• Drive the implementation and validation of improvement and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for new suppliers and process technologies.
• Oversee sustaining activities and process optimization to ensure long-term efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement plan.
• Work with suppliers to establish and implement quality management plans using industry-standard tools and methodologies to drive quality improvements.
• Conduct end-to-end audits of PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, wave soldering, and selective soldering, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Work with the supplier to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with the supplier and the R&D design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are applied to the designs.
• Lead efforts to optimize thermal profiling, soldering processes, and ESD controls in PCBA manufacturing.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainability practices in PCBA manufacturing.
• Support the implementation of Industry 4.0 (smart manufacturing) initiatives, including process automation, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and process improvements to increase efficiency and responsiveness.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on manufacturing quality experience, preferably in telecom, consumer electronics, or high-mix, high-volume environments.
• Advanced knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology), wave soldering, and selective soldering processes.
• Familiarity with PCBA testing methods, including ICT (In-Circuit Testing), flying probe testing, and functional testing.
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes and equipment, including:
• ESD/MSD controls
• Calibration of test equipment
• Fixture setup
• Handling of sensitive components
• Familiarity with industry standards, including:
  • ISO9001:2015
  • IEC60812 (FMEA)
  • IEC61000 (EMC)
  • IPC-2221 (PCB design rules)
  • IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)
  • IPC-J-STD-001 (Solderability)
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Expertise in root cause analysis techniques, such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and Fault-Tree Analysis.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• Knowledge of process automation tools and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, such as predictive maintenance and real-time production monitoring.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles (VSM, Kaizen, ...) to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, statistical tools, ...) for process improvement and defect reduction.
• Understanding of sustainability practices in PCBA manufacturing.
• Proficiency in computer and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and collaboration skills.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with large-scale projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in Chinese is a plus, and the ability to communicate in the local language with operators and/or other manufacturing personnel is highly advantageous.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset to contribute innovative solutions in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to ensure manufacturing excellence across the product lifecycle.
• International mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond