Process Development Engineering Manager

Flex; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Flex in Prai, Penang, is seeking a Process Development Engineering Manager to lead a team of process engineers focused on advancing capabilities in PCB manufacturing.

You will drive DOE, SPC, and cost-reduction projects, collaborate across sites, and mentor engineers to deliver best-in-class manufacturing solutions.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering reliable processes for new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in PCBA manufacturing, including SMT, wave soldering, and backend process development.
• Strong expertise in new component packaging and soldering chemistry qualifications.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in new technology development and deployment into operations.
• Demonstrated communication and people management skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to establish SPC and improve capabilities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and protocols.
• Direct development projects to meet customer specs, delivery, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to design manufacturable products.
• Drive throughput improvements and cost reductions in assigned areas.
• Lead HR initiatives to recruit and retain qualified staff.

Skills

Leadership

DOE

Statistical analysis

PCBA manufacturing

Communication

People management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

DOE software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Process Development Engineering Manager located in Prai, Penang.

The Process Development Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a team of process engineers working on improving process engineering capabilities to support a specific area of a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage a team of engineers and technicians to establish and maintain statistical process control systems.
• Establish and improve process capabilities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Manage development projects that are designed to meet customer product specifications, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Work with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured.
• Improve throughput in constrained areas.
• Develop, test, and implement new materials and processes for improved performance and/or lower cost and manage cost reduction efforts in assigned process areas.
• Partner with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured.
• Coordinate initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training. A Master's or MBA degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, including SMT, wave soldering, and backend process development.
• Strong technical expertise in new component package and soldering chemistry qualifications, with hands-on experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis tools.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in new technology development, qualification, and deployment into operations to deliver best-in-class manufacturing and technology solutions across diverse teams and sites.
• Demonstrated technical, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

Job Category

Production Engineering

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.