System Architect

Tata Electronics; Kolar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics in Karnataka seeks a seasoned Lead SMT Production to plan, set up, and qualify SMT lines for OEM/ODM programs. You will define manufacturing requirements with cross-functional teams and drive line layouts, throughputs, and manpower planning.

Responsibilities include equipment selection, CapEx justification, process development, and NPI readiness, while driving DFX, yield improvement, and continuous improvement across production operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in OEM/ODM electronics manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in SMT assembly processes (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow, AOI).
• PCB manufacturing and assembly process knowledge.
• NPI and Product Industrialization experience.
• Production Line Setup, Commissioning, and Capacity Planning.
• DFX (Design for Manufacturability and Testability).
• Process Development, Validation, and Yield Improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.
• Supply Chain Coordination and Component Planning.
• Project Management and Cross-Functional Team Leadership.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets for KPI reporting and data analysis.
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, setup, and qualification of SMT production lines for OEM/ODM programs.
• Collaborate with BD, PM, and customers to define manufacturing requirements and strategies.
• Design line layouts, define throughput and manpower, support cost estimation.
• Drive equipment selection, CapEx justification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Develop and optimize SMT processes (Screen Printing, P&PI, Reflow, AOI).
• Lead NPI activities, pilot builds, process validation, and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations for launches.
• Apply DFX to improve manufacturability, testability, quality, and efficiency.
• Support ramp-up, yield improvement, and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

SMT line planning

NPI & industrialization

Lean/6 Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

KPI reporting & data analysis

Customer engagement

Project management

Schedule & capacity planning

Job description

• Lead the planning, setup, and qualification of SMT production lines for OEM/ODM product programs.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and customers to define manufacturing requirements and production strategies.
• Design line layouts, define throughput and manpower requirements, and support manufacturing cost estimation.
• Drive equipment selection, CapEx justification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and optimize SMT processes including screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI inspection.
• Lead NPI activities, pilot builds, process validation, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Apply DFX principles to improve manufacturability, testability, quality, and production efficiency.
• Support production ramp-up, yield improvement, and early-life issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Desired Skills

• Experience in OEM or ODM electronics manufacturing environments
• Strong expertise in SMT assembly processes (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow, AOI)
• PCB manufacturing and assembly process knowledge
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Industrialization
• Production Line Setup, Commissioning, and Capacity Planning
• DFX (Design for Manufacturability and Testability)
• Process Development, Validation, and Yield Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Coordination and Component Planning
• Project Management and Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for KPI reporting and data analysis
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management capabilities

Added Advantage to the Role

• Experience supporting global OEM/ODM customers across multiple product categories
• Exposure to high-volume electronics manufacturing and EMS operations
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment selection and factory expansion projects
• Ability to coordinate with global teams across different time zones
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, facility audits, and project reviews
• Experience supporting RF, Automotive, Industrial, IoT, Consumer Electronics, or Networking products