Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Collins Aerospace; Klang City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Malaysia is seeking a senior electronics manufacturing leader to drive technical strategy for PCBA, cable & harness assembly, and electro-mechanical systems. The role emphasizes supplier engagement, process development, and risk mitigation across aerospace programs.

The position calls for extensive experience in APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and adherence to aerospace standards, with proven leadership in audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership in supplier development and audits.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes (PCB/A, cables, electro-mechanical integration).
• Lead supplier technical engagements, capacity planning, and long-term roadmaps.
• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes (SMT, selective soldering, conformal coating, etc.).
• Ensure compliance to AS9100/IPC standards and customer requirements; lead supplier audits.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

AS9100/IPC standards

Supplier engagement

Quality engineering

PFMEA/DFMEA

APQP/PPAP

Six Sigma/DMAIC

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving (8D)

Industry 4.0 / digital manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PCBA testing equipment

Statistical analysis software (Minitab)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

Country:

Malaysia

Location:

MY-10-KLANG-009 ~ 9 Lengkuk Keluli 2 ~ 9 LENGKUK KELULI 2-009

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes, including PCBA, cable & harness assembly, electro-mechanical integration, and electronic components.
• Provide expert guidance on complex manufacturing challenges, high-risk parts, and critical supplier issues.
• Lead manufacturing strategy development for new programs, technology insertion, and supplier industrialization efforts.
• Review manufacturing processes, process changes, and deviations for assigned suppliers.

Supplier Engineering Oversight

• Lead supplier technical engagements, including capability development, capacity planning, and long-term manufacturing roadmaps.
• Drive supplier manufacturing readiness for NPI, rate increases, and program transitions.
• Serve as escalation point for critical supplier technical, quality, or delivery issues.
• Support sourcing decisions by leading deep-dive technical assessments and risk evaluations of suppliers.

Advanced Process Development & Validation

• Lead development, validation, and optimization of complex electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, selective soldering, conformal coating, potting, environmental testing, etc.).
• Approve APQP deliverables (PFMEA, control plans, process validation) and ensure robust risk mitigation.
• Champion advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and technologies for aerospace electronics manufacturing.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide technical leadership for complex non-conformance investigations, systemic quality escapes, and repeat defects.
• Ensure compliance to aerospace and electronics standards (AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001) and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead supplier audits and manufacturing system assessments.
• Proactively identify manufacturing and supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of technical reviews, process audits, and engineering assessments.
• Present manufacturing status, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Support engineering change management and ensure suppliers implement changes effectively.

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge Certification:

• Expert-level understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, PCBA assembly, cable and harness manufacturing, electro-mechanical integration, and functional/environmental testing.
• Deep knowledge and practical application of aerospace and electronics standards, including AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Proven experience leading supplier development initiatives, technical capability assessments, and manufacturing system audits.
• Advanced expertise in reliability engineering, DFMEA/PFMEA, process capability analysis, and end-to-end process validation.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies, including ownership and approval of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSAs, and Process Validation reports.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCCA, Six Sigma, DMAIC).
• Extensive hands-on experience with electronic testing, failure analysis, and advanced troubleshooting at component, board, and system levels.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, with a track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.

Experience:

7-12 years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing engineering, preferably within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated, high-reliability industries.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.