Process Engineer - Fixing Value Stream

Job Description

• Responsible for new product line setup and release.
• Plan for MAE and EWAK investments related to workstation and accessories for new and existing lines.
• Define, purchase, set up, perform trial run and buy off for all workstations and accessories of new products.
• Prepare workstations layout, set up workstation, prepare line release documents and perform manufacturing line buy off before Pilot Run or mass production.
• Perform Machine and Process Capability Study to ensure machines and processes meet the capability requirement during mass production. Identify and introduce SPC on certain processes whenever applicable.
• Train and guide trainers, supervisors and maintenance personnel by transferring technical and process know-how.
• Monitor and supervise VSE technician performance to ensure efficiency in value stream improvement activities and processes.
• Responsible for process improvement project in production through time study - VT improvement, direct productivity improvement, ergonomic, workstation, machine and technology improvement and update Management on the improvement result.
• Support production in achieving the effectiveness, output, FOR and quality target through continuous improvement activity.
• Liaise with maintenance personnel for maintenance plan set up and spare parts replacement for existing machine used in production.
• Involve in failure analysis of production FOR and advise failure analyzer on the disposition of the rejected parts.
• Involve in Sales Driven Activity (SDA) projects and prepare supplement line release documents for mass production.
• Provide support for Quality problem resolution through problem solving skills PSS or 8D.
• Monitor, report of KPI’s in timely manner and establish action plan.
• Optimizing equipment and processes to maximize output & quality and minimize cost.

New Product Introduction

• Responsibility for Start up projects, workstation layout, MAE, EWAK investments, new product line setup, workstation buyoff and release, etc.
• Prepare Supplier Requirements Specification (SRS) for purchases of new machines and/or fixtures.
• Actively involves in Product and Process FMEA, prepare Control Plan and production line release documents before mass production.
• Coordinate PGL Guidelines workshop with PGL coordinators and project team members.
• Prepare VT calculation and line capacity planning based on the projected volume for PHEK calculation.
• Perform machine and process capability studies to ensure machine and processes meet the capability requirement before mass production.
• Coordinate sample build in project, prepare pre-pilot and pilot run report and ensure close loop of the action implemented.
• Provide training to trainers, line leaders, supervisors and maintenance personnel on assembly processes of new products by transferring the technical and process know how.
• Prepare line readiness for new product SOP and SDA activity (eg: workstation buy off, line walk, ESD audit) during pre-pilot and pilot build.

Operation Support

• Responsible for – process improvement activities in production (Time Study - VT improvement, direct productivity improvement, ergonomic, workstation, machine and technology improvement)
• Provide assistance to resolve line FOR issues through failure analysis and advise failure analyzer on the disposition.
• Support cost saving activities and approve alteration change.
• Regular review and update of Production and Quality Instruction (WI), Product Quality Indication (PQI), Control Plan and Process FMEA based on the latest process control in production.
• Ensure ANDI contents is checked before release and implemented correctly.
• Conduct process confirmation to ensure line and process compliances and cycle time according to approved time study (VT) summary.
• Conduct failure investigation with cross-functional team for non conformance incidents (VQ failure, customer complaint, FOR, etc).
• Drive cross functional team for core tools projects, direct productivity improvement and continuous improvement activities.
• Involve in Sales Driven Activity (SDA) projects and prepare supplement line release documents for mass production. 
• Active involvement in internal and external audit with updated documentation, production system and line readiness during the audit.
• Implementing process improvements and technological upgrades to optimize QCD (quality, cost, delivery) and considering digital data recording for evaluation and traceability.
• Evaluates MES data to find bottlenecks in machine efficiency and quality problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Understand mandarin will be preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good in technical report writing and include complete data analysis and action recommendation.
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing activities and documentation (eg: Work Instruction, Control Plan, Process FMEA, Machine and Process Capability Studies, Statistical Process Control – SPC, Time Study (VT), Line Balancing, Setup Plan) is required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Standard, TS16949, IEC/EN60745, 62841, Product safety requirement e.g.UL, CSA is an added advantage.
• Literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with statistical process control methods, MTM-UAS, FMEA and AUTOCAD.
• Able to understand and interpret technical drawing.
• Hand on experience on failure analysis and problem solving methodology e.g. 5 Why’s, RCA, fault tree analysis etc.
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of problem solving technique in solving Quality issues including risk assessment evaluation. 
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, suppliers and customers.
• Proficient in application of DOE, SPC, MSA, FMEA, MTM-UAS and 8D.
• Ability to manage personnel time to ensure completion of assignments.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and self-motivation.
• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

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