Engineering Manager (PCBA/ High Mix Low Volume) - MY878276

Morgan Philips Group; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced electronics environment, driving quality, efficiency, and NPI success.

You will champion Lean principles, DFx, and APQP/PPAP while building a high-performing team and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to meet customer and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering in electronics/EMS/PCBA
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with NPI and PCBA manufacturing
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing / Design for Excellence (DFX)
• Experience with Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-Ray Inspection
• Experience with PCB Assembly and Box Build processes
• Exposure to Mechanical Assembly, Manufacturing Testing and Validation
• Familiarity with Industrial Engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular management reporting
• Develop capabilities by identifying skill gaps and building high-performing teams
• Foster continuous improvement focusing on productivity, quality, cost, delivery
• Lead NPI programs from development through production launch using APQP/PPAP
• Drive DFX initiatives to improve manufacturability and reliability
• Provide technical leadership and establish roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Oversee equipment management and maintenance strategies

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFX

AOI/X-Ray inspection

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, product quality, new product introduction (NPI), process optimization, and team development while ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are achieved.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership across manufacturing engineering, testing, process development, equipment management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all manufacturing engineering activities to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction goals are consistently achieved.
• Monitor and drive departmental performance through KPIs, operational metrics, and regular management reporting.
• Develop organizational capabilities by identifying skill gaps, implementing training plans, strengthening succession pipelines, and building a high-performing engineering team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and operational excellence.
• Champion engineering and manufacturing excellence through close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and methods using Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Manage engineering change activities arising from customer requirements, process improvements, and corrective actions.
• Lead testing and validation activities, including coordination of engineering personnel, test systems, equipment, and software validation processes.
• Analyze test yield and manufacturing issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness.
• Develop process controls, data collection systems, and analytical methodologies to improve yield, reliability, and product quality.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through production launch using APQP, PPAP, and structured project management methodologies.
• Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) initiatives to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and establish technology and engineering roadmaps aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Lead process development projects and provide technical guidance to project teams on process optimization and implementation.
• Oversee equipment management, maintenance strategies, and manufacturing readiness for production requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCBA, or related industries.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience in:

• NPI and PCBA manufacturing
• Design for Manufacturing / Design for Excellence (DFX)
• Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-Ray Inspection
• PCB Assembly and Box Build processes
• Mechanical Assembly
• Manufacturing Testing and Validation
• Industrial Engineering practices