Key Responsibilities
SMT Line Management
- Plan, manage, and optimize daily operations across SMT lines (including stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, X-ray, and depaneling).
- Ensure production output meets quantity, quality, and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.
- Coordinate production scheduling in collaboration with planning and materials departments.
Process Optimization
- Monitor and control SMT process parameters to ensure high yield and minimal defects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Lead implementation and validation of new equipment, materials, and processes.
Equipment and Maintenance
- Oversee the setup, programming, and maintenance of SMT machinery (e.g., Fuji, Panasonic, ASM, Yamaha).
- Ensure timely preventive maintenance and coordinate troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Team Leadership
- Supervise, train, and develop SMT engineers, technicians, and operators.
- Enforce safety, quality, and ESD control procedures on the shop floor.
- Promote a culture of accountability, discipline, and teamwork.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure SMT processes comply with IPC-A-610 standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with QA/QC to investigate defects, lead root cause analysis (RCA), and drive corrective actions.
- Support internal/external audits, first article inspections (FAI), and NPI builds.
Reporting & Documentation
- Monitor and report KPIs such as line efficiency, machine uptime, DPMO, and scrap rates.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for process instructions, setup sheets, and work orders.
- Support traceability and MES integration initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 58 years of experience in SMT production, with at least 23 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Proven expertise in SMT processes, equipment programming, and IPC standards.
- Familiar with lead-free soldering, BGA/QFN handling, fine pitch components, and high-mix/low-volume production.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Good command of MES/ERP systems, SMT analytics tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
