Key Responsibilities:
1. Production & Assembly Management
- Plan, schedule, and manage daily assembly operations for complex semiconductor equipment.
- Ensure production output meets design specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, QA, and Logistics to ensure alignment on production goals.
- Monitor WIP (Work-In-Progress) and bottlenecks, taking corrective actions to avoid delays.
2. People Management
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors, technicians, and assemblers.
- Manage team performance, set clear KPIs, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Promote a culture of discipline, safety, accountability, and teamwork.
3. Quality & Compliance
- Implement and maintain rigorous in-process quality checks and final testing standards.
- Work closely with QA to resolve non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support internal and customer audits as required.
4. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement using lean manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.
- Collaborate with Engineering on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
5. Equipment and Resource Management
- Ensure availability and maintenance of assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.
- Oversee material usage and inventory control in coordination with warehouse and material teams.
- Support the implementation of MES or ERP systems for better tracking and control.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in production/assembly, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing or high-tech system integration is highly preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly processes.
- Familiarity with cleanroom requirements, vacuum systems, motion control, or robotics is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP/MES systems.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Effective communicator with cross-functional coordination skills.
- Hands-on, results-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.