Metrology and Test Development Manager

SCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

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Job summary

SCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a senior leader to head Metrology & Test Development for geometry reflective waveguide programs. You will define mid-to-long-term strategy, build the team, and ensure robust metrology from development through NPI and into mass production.

You will champion data-driven measurement improvements, lead cross-site correlations and drive automation, ensuring quality and cost-effective measurements across manufacturing stages.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of hands-on experience in metrology, test development, characterization and/or optical component manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in technical leadership or people-management.
• MSA & Statistics: expertise in Measurement Systems Analysis, Regression Analysis, t-test, SPC, CPK or other techniques.
• Automation, Coding & AI: Good in Python, LabVIEW as the primary coding languages; experience in automation and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the metrology and test development team.
• Drive MSA governance (Type-1 gauge analysis, GR&R studies) and reduce measurement variation.
• Collaborate with Design, PI and DFM Task Force to manage cost reduction and standardization.
• Develop test solutions and metrology methods for optical components for high-volume manufacturing.
• Drive automation of measurement algorithms and data integrity with Grafana and One Database.
• Manage transfer plans from development to mass production and ensure correlation across lines.

Skills

MSA & Statistics

Python

LabVIEW

Automation

Project Management

Technical Leadership

FMEA

Optical Test Methods

Data Analytics

Education

BSc / MSc / Ph.D. in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

None

Job description

High level: Lead and manage the Metrology & Test Development function for geometry reflective waveguide development and industrialization programs. Define the mid-term to long-term strategy, build and develop the team, and ensure robust metrology and test solutions from product development through NPI and into high-volume mass production. Champion a systematic, data-driven culture to reduce measurement variations, enable value-added and cost-effective measurements, and guarantee product quality.

2.

work with Mainz Product Design and Metrology Teams to establish and maintain the mid-term to long-term strategy and roadmap for metrology and test in Schott Malaysia.

Drive the metrology development roadmap and align test capabilities to the product pipelines.

3.

Build, lead and mentor the metrology and test development team.

Conduct structured metrology and test training with defined syllabuses, training timelines and validation to step up local experts with proper and visible documentation.

4.

Product & Process Qualification Support:

Partner with the Local Product, Process Development and Process Integration Team to establish integrated plans that support product and process qualification.

Define and achieve sub-milestones for metrology and test deliverables during development and NPI phase.5.

Manufacturing Transfer & MP Readiness:

Work with the Mass Production Team to establish the metrology and test transfer plan from Development Line / Sampling Line to MP Line.

Manage metrology capacity and resource planning for transfer activities and proactively address cases where mass production may use more advanced or different measurement tools/methods than the development line, ensuring proper correlation and bridging of tool mismatches.

Ensure seamless transfer with proper documentation including MSA and correlation reports, WI, Machine Cards, PM Checklists and buy-off reports.

6.

Structured Systems & MSA Governance:

Establish a systematic MSA approach for metrology and test, calibration, metrology jig design, training, qualification and any MSA-related requirements. Own MSA governance by leading the MSA Type-1 gauge analysis and GR&R studies, driving measurable reduction in measurement variation across all key tools.

Correlation & Standardization across sites: drive correlation studies between development and mass production lines, or between Schott and external partners by deploying standard samples across multiple tools/testers to ensure measurement consistency and traceability.

7.

Lead the development and design of test solutions and metrology methods for optical components targeting high-volume manufacturing. Drive the specification, development and buy-off of new equipment together with suppliers. Responsible for equipment and test handler buy-off at vendor sites and manufacturing sites.8.

Automation, Data Integrity & Advanced Analytics:

Drive equipment automation and optimize measurement algorithms using based automated data collection and processing. Ensure all measurement and test data are pushed to Grafana and One Database without fail, with documentation and evidence of data integrity. Lead improvement projects for integration, automation and accuracy.

9.

Collaborate with the Design Team, Process Integration (PI) and DFM Task Force to manage the metrology cost reduction strategy. Proactively identify and execute initiatives such as: (1) sourcing of cost-effective metrology tools, (2) reducing measurement sample size, (3) increasing measurement speed, and (4) stopping non-value-added measurements.

10.

Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Summarize complex metrology and test problems and drive solutions. Lead and facilitate problem-solving for excursions and customer complaints through structured case studies and firefighting. Work cross-functionally with customers, vendors, design, product engineering, process development, manufacturing, modeling, yield enhancement, failure analysis and quality teams.

11.

Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for efficiency gain, throughput optimization and quality improvement via systematic test data analysis. Hold direct responsibility (DRI) with action-ownership visibility in metrology-related task forces and projects.

12.

Working Relationships and Contact: Maintain strong collaborative relationships with:

HQ Product Design and Metrology Teams

Local Product and Process Development Teams

Mass Production and Manufacturing Teams

Design, Process Integration (PI) and DFM Task Force

Customers, vendors, test/metrology equipment suppliers

Yield Enhancement, Failure Analysis, Quality and Modeling teams

13.

EHS Responsibilities

Responsible for the environmental conservation, health and safety of oneself and team members according to applicable laws, regulations and corporate guidelines. Inform, consult and participate in evaluating workplace risks. Stop work where there is reasonable ground to believe there is a risk of imminent and serious injury or harm to health.

Job Requirements:

BSc / MSc / Ph.D. Degree in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent

Minimum 12–15 years of previous hands-on experience in metrology, test development, characterization and/or optical component manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a technical leadership or people-management role. Proven track record managing metrology and test teams through NPI and into high-volume manufacturing.

MSA & Statistics: expertise in Measurement Systems Analysis, Regression Analysis, t-test, SPC, CPK or other techniques.

Automation, Coding & AI: Good in Python, Lab View as the primary coding languages. Experience in equipment automation and automated data collection/digitization. Ability to apply agentic AI for complex data analysis and complicated decision making process.

Project & Program Management: ability to define milestones, manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver results in a target-driven environment.

Technical Leadership: Systematic and structural approach, strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and result-oriented mindset

General: FMEA, optical test methods, data analytics & data mining. Excellent communication, presentation and team-building skills.

SCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd is a well established and one of the leading suppliers of optical products. Being one of the pioneer companies in Penang, we started our operation in Prai in 1975. Headquartered in Germany, we are part of the international SCHOTT AG operating in Asia, Europe & Nafta with approximately 15,000 employees worldwide.

Our mission is to profitably enable our customers' success through unique solutions based on our competencies in glass, specialty materials and superior technologies. To support our business growth, we are seeking dynamic people who see beyond the future of glass to join us.

SCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd is a well established and one of the leading suppliers of optical products. Being one of the pioneer companies in Penan, we started our operation in Prai in 1975. Headquartered in Germany, we are part of the international SCHOTT AG operating in Asia, Europe & Nafta with approximately 15,000 employees worldwide.

Our mission is to profitably enable our customers' success through unique solutions based on our competencies in glass, specialty materials and superior technologies. To support our business growth, we are seeking dynamic people who see beyond the future of glass to join us.

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