Engineer Staff, Mfg Process Sustaining

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Sustaining

• Monitor manufacturing-process performance using SPC and other analytical tools.
• Maintain process stability and ensure manufacturing processes meet production, quality, and cost targets.
• Review manufacturing information and traceability records for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide timely technical support to production operators and technicians.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot process, yield, quality, material, and equipment-related issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze production data to identify process trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with relevant teams to ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Develop, validate, and implement process improvements.
• Improve product quality and yield while reducing defects, cycle time, and manufacturing costs.
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Support automation and manufacturing-efficiency improvement initiatives.

New Product & Process Introduction

• Support new product introduction and transfer processes from development to mass production.
• Collaborate with R&D, NPI, Production, Quality, and Equipment Engineering teams.
• Support process qualification, validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Identify manufacturing risks and establish appropriate process controls.

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, control plans, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality systems, operational procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ESD, cleanroom, and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience in optical, photonic, electronics, semiconductor, or high-technology manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Strong troubleshooting, data-analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Good cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Good command of English communication.

Working Conditions

• Work in office, engineering laboratory, cleanroom, and manufacturing-floor environments.
• Personal protective equipment and cleanroom garments may be required.
• Occasional overtime or support outside normal working hours may be required depending on production needs