Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Prattwhitney; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Klang, Malaysia seeks a Technical Leadership & Strategy Lead to act as the senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing, including PCBA, cable harness, and electro‑mechanical integration. You will shape manufacturing strategy for new programs, drive supplier readiness for NPI, and lead complex investigations and audits.

The role requires 7–12 years in electronics manufacturing engineering, with strong knowledge of aerospace standards and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Formal education in electrical/electronics/manufacturing engineering with a technical discipline.
• Expert knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and aerospace standards.
• Experience leading supplier development, audits, and readiness for NPI.
• Proven ability to drive PFMEA, control plans, and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes; guide on high‑risk parts and supplier issues.
• Lead strategy development for new programs, technology insertion, and supplier industrialization.
• Oversee supplier engineering, capability development, capacity planning, and roadmaps.
• Lead advanced process development and validation for SMT, selective soldering, coatings, and testing.
• Provide leadership for complex non‑conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Present status and mitigation plans to senior leadership and support ECPs.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

8D problem solving

Supplier audits

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Technical Leadership & Strategy Lead at RTX (Location: KLANG, Malaysia). Acts as the senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes including PCBA, cable & harness assembly, electro‑mechanical integration, and electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical authority for electronics manufacturing processes; provide expert guidance on complex manufacturing challenges, high‑risk parts, and critical supplier issues; review manufacturing processes, changes, and deviations for assigned suppliers.
• Lead manufacturing strategy development for new programs, technology insertion, and supplier industrialization efforts.
• Oversee supplier engineering: lead supplier technical engagements, capability development, capacity planning, 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.
• Lead advanced process 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); champion advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry4.0 initiatives; evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and technologies for aerospace electronics manufacturing.
• 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); lead supplier audits and manufacturing system assessments; proactively identify manufacturing and supply‑chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, PCBA assembly, cable and harness manufacturing, electro‑mechanical integration, and functional/environmental testing; deep knowledge 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; 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; 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.