Process Engineering Section Manager

Emerson Electric Co; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 491,000 - 695,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. seeks a seasoned manufacturing/process engineer to own end-to-end PCBA and final assembly operations. You will establish controls, lead problem solving, and drive Lean improvements while evaluating capital investments from concept to qualification.

You will guide new product introductions, manage ECO/ECN changes, and transfer products between sites. A strong team leadership track record and fluent English are required to communicate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years in electronics manufacturing or process engineering with 5+ years leading engineers.
• Hands-on PCBA processes (SMT, soldering, inspection) and IPC/J-STD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for PCBA and final assembly and test.
• Establish and maintain PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, SPC, and CpK targets.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D, DMAIC) for yield, quality and line-stoppage issues.
• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement; justify capital investments from business case to qualification.
• Lead process development and qualification for new products from pilot to ramp to volume.
• Manage ECO/ECN changes and product transfers between sites.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers and technicians; set goals and perform reviews.
• Promote safety and compliance with EHS, ESD, and quality systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production and Test Engineering to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Support audits (ISO 9001, IPC standards) and report KPIs to site/global leadership.

Skills

PCBA processes

Soldering & inspection

Process capability & SPC

Structured problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

IPC-A-610 knowledge

J-STD-001 knowledge

Job description

Job Description

In this role, your responsibilities will be

Process ownership and control

• Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for PCBA (SMT, reflow, wave/selective soldering, press-fit, conformal coating, AOI/X-ray) and final assembly and test.
• Establish and maintain process controls: PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, SPC and process capability (Cpk) targets.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D, DMAIC, root cause and corrective action) for yield, quality and line-stoppage issues.

Continuous improvement and cost

• Set and deliver annual targets for first-pass yield, scrap, cycle time and cost of poor quality.
• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and justify capital investments in equipment and automation, from business case to qualification.

New product introduction

• Partner with R&D early in design to provide DFM/DFA feedback and influence manufacturability.
• Lead process development and qualification for new products, from pilot builds through ramp to volume.
• Manage engineering changes (ECO/ECN) and product transfers between sites.

People leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers and technicians; set goals and run performance reviews.
• Build technical capability and succession within the team, including hiring and onboarding.
• Promote a safety-first culture and compliance with EHS, ESD and quality system requirements.

Cross-functional partnership

• Work with Quality, Supply Chain, Production and Test Engineering to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Support customer and internal audits (ISO 9001, IPC standards) and supplier process issues.
• Report process KPIs and improvement progress to site and global leadership.

Who You Are

You lead with data and stay close to the production floor. You make clear decisions under pressure, hold your team to high standards, and build trust across functions by following through.

For this role, you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, including 5+ years leading engineers.
• Hands-on expertise in PCBA processes (SMT, soldering, inspection) and working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Proven record of improving yield, quality or cost using SPC, FMEA and structured problem solving.
• Experience managing equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience introducing new products into volume production.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; Lean certification.
• Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing of test, measurement or industrial electronics.
• Experience in OEE and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Exposure to factory automation, MES or smart-factory data systems.
• Experience working with global R&D teams and managing product transfers between sites.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

Our Commitment to Our People

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!