Lead Process Engineer: DOE, Six Sigma & Optimization

Samtec Inc; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Malaysia seeks a skilled Process Engineer to lead experiments identifying key process variables using DOE methodologies and other analytical methods.

The role focuses on developing manufacturing best practices, parameters, and work instructions to improve the assembly process. You will apply Six Sigma DMAIC to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, conduct process capability studies, and provide technical inputs during design reviews and prototype development to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in process engineering; product development experience is a plus.
• DMAIC and DOE experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work across engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiments identifying key process variables using DOE methods.
• Develop manufacturing best practices, parameters, and work instructions.
• Apply Six Sigma DMAIC to determine root causes and solutions.
• Perform process capability studies using statistical methods.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Document problem, root cause, and corrective actions from incidents.
• Support design reviews and prototype development with process inputs.
• Manage tooling and process documentation for automated and non-automated equipment.
• Oversee material tracking and data compilation for alpha and beta builds.
• Drive FMEA and PFMEA activities where applicable.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

DMAIC

DOE methods

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S./B.A. in Engineering

Six Sigma training

Tools

Data mining

Statistical software

Job description

Samtec, Inc. in Malaysia seeks a skilled Process Engineer to lead experiments identifying key process variables using DOE methodologies and other analytical methods.

The role focuses on developing manufacturing best practices, parameters, and work instructions to improve the assembly process. You will apply Six Sigma DMAIC to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, conduct process capability studies, and provide technical inputs during design reviews and prototype development to