Senior SMT R&D Lead | NPI, Process Optimization & Mentoring

JYG Holding; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JYG Holding in Malaysia seeks a Senior Engineer/Assistant Manager for SMT R&D and Product Development to lead projects from concept through NPI to mass production. You will guide DFMs, PFMEAs, and ECN/ECO processes while coordinating with production, QA, and customers in a fast-paced EMS setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in SMT manufacturing or R&D, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years in SMT Manufacturing or R&D.
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes: P&P, SPI, AOI, Reflow.
• Experience with NPI, PFMEA, Process Validation, ECN/ECO.
• Familiar with quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMT R&D and product development projects from concept to mass production.
• Manage NPI activities and product transfers.
• Review customer requirements, PCB drawings, BOM, Gerber files, specs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across production, QA, purchasing, and customers.

Skills

DFM

NPI

Process Validation

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Project Management

SMT Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SPI

AOI

Pick & Place

Reflow Oven

Job description

JYG Holding in Malaysia seeks a Senior Engineer/Assistant Manager for SMT R&D and Product Development to lead projects from concept through NPI to mass production. You will guide DFMs, PFMEAs, and ECN/ECO processes while coordinating with production, QA, and customers in a fast-paced EMS setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in SMT manufacturing or R&D, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor a growing engineering team.