Senior Manager, Test Engineering & Lean Automation

MKS Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a Senior Manager, Test Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for transfer, installation, improvement and maintenance of test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive lean manufacturing initiatives, mentor engineers, collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Product teams, and ensure smooth NPIs transitions to production while upholding quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Manufacturing/Test Engineering.
• Excellent in communicating with international counterparts.
• Experience in leading and managing test teams.
• 10+ years in project management, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience in PCBA troubleshooting for Analog/Digital/RF boards.
• Experience in Production Test Operations for SMT, AOI, 5DX, ICT, Subassembly and product testing.
• Select, develop and grow an advanced test engineering team for LEAN journeys.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of critical assembly and automation systems, processes, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Product engineers to resolve yield and performance issues.
• Coordinate transfer of NPI products and legacy processes into regional/global facilities.
• Launch LEAN projects to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost using 6S and Kaizen methods.
• Support development and deployment of automation technologies to increase capacity and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean culture across manufacturing, assembly, calibration and test operations.
• Interact with site leadership, customers and peer managers on process development and problem solving.
• Communicate and collaborate to drive business processes and resolve issues.
• Develop and engage the team in problem solving, professional development and accountability.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

International communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in IE/ME/EE

Tools

PCBA testing

SMT testing

AOI

ICT

5DX

Job description

MKS Inc. in Malaysia (Penang) seeks a Senior Manager, Test Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for transfer, installation, improvement and maintenance of test equipment and programs used in high-volume manufacturing.

You will drive lean manufacturing initiatives, mentor engineers, collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Product teams, and ensure smooth NPIs transitions to production while upholding quality and reliability.