Technical Program Management Engineer

Flex; Permatang Pauh; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an NPI Technical Program Management Engineer in Prai, Penang to bridge innovation engineering and high-volume production, turning concepts into manufacturable solutions.

You will evaluate designs, apply data-driven recommendations to boost efficiency and quality, collaborate across functions to design cost-effective, scalable processes, and drive technology transfers with robust documentation and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multi stakeholders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang.

Responsibilities

• Be the bridge between our innovation engineering teams and high-volume production groups, turning creative concepts into manufacturable solutions.
• Evaluate product designs and provide data-driven recommendations to boost process efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Partner with design engineers to develop prototype and low-volume build processes, ensuring smooth technology transfer.
• Lead quick-reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve challenges during product builds.
• Define, implement, and sustain robust and repeatable process parameters for high-quality manufacturing.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement across production lines.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and analytical tools to monitor and optimize performance and yield.
• Champion safety, productivity, and throughput enhancements, creating a culture of operational excellence.
• Innovate and refine manufacturing techniques to expand Flex’s in-house capabilities and improve yield outcomes.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials.
• Support technology transfers by delivering hands-on training to production personnel.
• Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA to ensure design and process reliability from concept to completion.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Stakeholder coordination

Data-driven recommendations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PCBA

SMT

Wave Soldering

Assembly

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a NPI Technical Program Management Engineer located in Prai, Penang.

What You’ll Do

• Be the bridge between our innovation engineering teams and high-volume production groups, turning creative concepts into manufacturable solutions.

• Evaluate product designs and provide data-driven recommendations to boost process efficiency and quality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes.

• Partner with design engineers to develop prototype and low-volume build processes, ensuring smooth technology transfer.

• Lead quick-reaction engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve challenges during product builds.

• Define, implement, and sustain robust and repeatable process parameters for high-quality manufacturing.

• Conduct root cause analyses and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and analytical tools to monitor and optimize performance and yield.

• Champion safety, productivity, and throughput enhancements, creating a culture of operational excellence.

• Innovate and refine manufacturing techniques to expand Flex’s in-house capabilities and improve yield outcomes.

• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and training materials.

• Support technology transfers by delivering hands-on training to production personnel.

• Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA to ensure design and process reliability from concept to completion.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in process or manufacturing engineering.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of PCBA, SMT, Wave Soldering, and Assembly processes.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in coordinating with multi stake-holders to ensure smooth project transfer from R&D, Dongguan factory to Penang

FA22

Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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