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.

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