
SMT Manager
- Pulau Pinang
- RM 180,000-240,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Lead implementation and validation of new equipment, materials, and processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in SMT production, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Familiar with lead-free soldering, BGA/QFN handling, fine pitch components, and high-mix/low-volume production.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Good command of IPC standards, MES/ERP systems, SMT analytics tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.