Process Engineer (Optic)

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

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies or other analytical methods.


• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.


• Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause/solutions to process challenges.


• Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if process is meeting key process requirements.


• Development process criteria to determine if raw cable design/process changes are ready for full volume production.


• Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that improves the assembly process.


• Collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved.


• Perform engineering calculations applying the principles of physics and mathematics for process or equipment, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design.


• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation considering an integral perspective (manpower, method, machines, materials, and measurement), documenting problem, root cause analysis and corrective action.


• Develop/research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long -term.


• Become a technical expert for processes and equipment in order to be key contributor during design reviews and prototype/development phases of new products.


• Responsible for programming, creating and documenting a process with procedures for automated and non-automated equipment sets.


• Responsible for material tracking and data compilation of assembly processes for alpha and beta product builds.


• Guides, manages, and provides feedback on tooling required for new products and processes.


• Participates and drives FMEA and PFMEAs where applicable.

Required Experience

• 5+ Years' Experience in Process Engineering. Product Development experience is desired.


• Project Management training preferred.


• Strong computer skills, reporters, data mining.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.


• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education

• B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) or other equivalent work experience


• Six Sigma or Problem Solving background is highly desirable.

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