Production Lead Engineer (PCBA/ Final Assembly)

Rohde & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 Days Annual Leave

Family Care Leave

AWS & Performance Bonus

Annual Merit Increment

Outpatient Medical & Dental

Long-service award

Free parking

Sports activities & team-building

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Lead Engineer to lead our Final Device Assembly & Test operations in a growing electronics manufacturing environment. You will establish strong shopfloor routines, develop people, and drive improvements to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.

You will supervise assembly, test, inspection, and packing activities, coordinating with Engineering, Quality, SCM, NPI, and R&D to solve problems and support manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production, manufacturing, assembly, or related operations.
• Experience leading a team of operators/technicians on a shopfloor.
• Solid understanding of final device assembly, module integration, testing, and final inspection.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, 5S, ESD, safety standards, and production traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Final Device Assembly & Test team to support growth.
• Establish daily shopfloor routines for stable output, clear priorities, safe conditions, and reliable delivery.
• Monitor production performance via output, WIP, bottlenecks, manpower, quality, test status, and equipment readiness.
• Supervise device assembly, module integration, functional test, final inspection, and packing.
• Drive issue escalation for production risks, material shortages, equipment/tester problems, and deviations.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality, SCM, NPI, and R&D to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Develop team skills, ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Shopfloor management

Problem solving

Coaching & development

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Manufacturing/Mechatronics (Bachelor/Diploma)

Job description

Production Lead Engineer (PCBA/ Final Assembly)

We are looking for a proactive Production Lead Engineer to lead and further develop our Final Device Assembly & Test operations in a growing advanced electronics manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will build strong shopfloor routines, develop people, improve production flow, and ensure stable output according to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost requirements. You will lead operators and technicians across final assembly, functional test, inspection, and related production steps, while working closely with Production Engineering, Quality, SCM, NPI, R&D, and other relevant functions to solve problems and support the further growth of our manufacturing organization.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead and further develop the Final Device Assembly & Test team to support a growing advanced electronics manufacturing environment.

Build strong daily shopfloor routines to ensure stable production output, clear priorities, safe working conditions, and reliable delivery performance.

Create transparency on production performance by monitoring output, WIP, bottlenecks, manpower utilization, quality issues, test status, equipment readiness, and key production KPIs.

Supervise and improve device assembly, module integration, functional test, final inspection, and packing activities according to approved work instructions and process specifications.

Drive practical problem solving and rapid escalation for production risks, material shortages, equipment or tester issues, quality concerns, test failures, and process deviations.

Cooperate closely with Production Engineering, Quality, SCM, NPI, R&D, and other relevant functions to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and support reliable production output.

Develop team skills, ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement mindset through daily communication, coaching, training, cross-training, and clear feedback.

Requirements:

Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical discipline.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, or related operations, preferably in electronics, PCBA, RF equipment, or high-technology manufacturing.

Experience in leading a team, coordinating, coaching, or developing operators and technicians in a production or shopfloor environment.

Good understanding of device assembly, module integration, final inspection, production flow, and shopfloor management.

Practical experience in manpower planning, WIP control, material follow-up, equipment readiness, production documentation, and KPI monitoring.

Good knowledge of manufacturing quality requirements, ESD, 5S, safety standards, work instructions, process documentation, and production traceability.

Strong hands-on mindset with ownership, self-drive, problem-solving capability, and motivation to build, improve, and develop a growing production organization.

Employee Benefits:

• 18 Days Annual Leave (Upon Hire).
• Family Care Leave.
• Bonus (Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) & Performance Bonus).
• Annual Merit Increment.
• Outpatient Medical & Dental.
• Long-service award.
• Free parking.
• Sports activities & team-building events.