Job Overview

A Manufacturing Development Engineer’s (MDE) primary function is to provide Manufacturing Engineering support for new product development from Definition phase to Mass Production phase.

In addition, MDE will have to work/ support on process & equipment and margin improvement projects in the manufacturing location in Thailand as and when required.

Job Requirements

• To provide recommendation for the best manufacturing concept for a given project to achieve optimum cost, quality and manufacturability targets.
• To provide product design input for manufacturability.
• To conceptualize manufacturing process and tool design concepts, leading to estimates of process parameter inputs for generation of cost models.
• To work with vendors on Prototype tooling and manage the prototyping process to meet cost targets and planned schedule.
• To provide inputs in the various Design Reviews, Design FMEA and be the main driver for Process FMEA.
• To establish Tool specifications, and with input from manufacturing plant Engineers, finalise mass production tooling design concepts and requirements.
• To manage Vendors during mass production tooling fabrication stage to ensure progress per plan and technical requirements are met.
• Buy-off completed mass production tools from supplier.
• Co-ordinate and ensure smooth transfer and start-up of mass production tooling at mass production site.
• Ensure documentation in line with Tooling Acceptance requirement for release to operation.
• Introduce new technology or technique to improve overall operation efficiency and productivity without compromising on quality.
• Staying informed on new development through collaboration with Center-of-Excellence (CoE)
• Monitor and document continuous improvement opportunities.
• Establish Design Rules and Standardization.
• Support IATF19649 environment programs.
• Apply pollution prevention and design for environment principles in accordance with ISO 14000 environmental management system in the Design and Development of the manufacturing processes..

What your background should look like

1. At least with Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
2. 5 Years’ experience in cable assembly manufacturing environment.
3. 3 Years’ experience in Cable assembly equipment design/ selection.
4. Experience with CAD tools, including CREO, AutoCAD etc
5. Vendor Management skills and good communication skills in English, verbal and written.
6. Good understanding on how a process capability study is conducted and able to interpret results.
7. Familiar with Engineering practices, terminology and tolerances
8. Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to work in a team environment in which he/she creates rapport and commands respect.

Competencies