Principal Engineer, Value Stream + Smart Tools, IE

• Involve in new product launch from the early conceptual stage, ensure that product is designed according to Design for Manufacturing

• Define and develop value stream, manufacturing flows & routings of new products

• Evaluate & determine line capacity and takt time required based on forecast demand

• Design production line and production layout, develop and setup physical line as planned

• Actively look for opportunity to integrate new manufacturing process and automation concept into production line

• Design production workstations, Jigs and Fixtures according to P+F Standard Workspace Modules

• Implementation of lean concepts & management tools in production line

• Equipment/jigs/fixtures requirements definitions in product launch and ensure availability in production line on time

• Create production documentations & control plan and ensure availability in production before pilot run

• Participate & contribute in DFMEA / PFMEA

• Ensure on-time process and manufacturing release, in-line with P+F Time-to-Market initiative

• Work with project & production team to achieve target yield as committed in project plan

• Able to work in cross-functional team environment, with close communications with process/test engineering team, smart tools, production and R&D

• Responsible to lead/participate in improvement projects which yields to significant improvements in quality, cost and technology, and ensure project complete on time and project targets met.

• Establish and maintain guidelines, procedures and standards for Automation Projects and Fixture Engineering activities

• Direct, review and approve technical documents, ie. equipment requirements specifications, fixture engineering designs and all relevant hardware qualification documents.

• Identify and initiate opportunities for manufacturing productivity improvement through Automation and Fixturing designs, in close alignment with Industrial Engineering Division and respective TPU operational needs.

• Responsible for Fixture development and Qualification for New, Transfer and Improvement Projects

• Provide 3D Printing services for Prototyping requirements at agreed cost, quality and lead time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electronic/ Mechatronics)

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in related field or industry, with proven record in new product introduction, product transfers, production line setup

• Strong English proficiency (both written and spoken) with proficiency in a local Asian language highly regarded

• Knowledge in plastic part joining technology, e.g. ultrasonic/laser welding; automation technology; jigs/fixtures mechanical concept & design and knowledge of industrial sensors products would be advantageous

• Practical knowledge of Kaizen; Black Belt holder or equivalent (Lean Six Sigma); master of tools and method i.e. DMAIC, SIPOC, SMED

• Able to work independently as well as in a team setting, and comfortable interacting with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, mature, resourceful, self-motivated, meticulous and strong sense of responsibility

• Creative and abstract way of thinking; and able to think out of the box for alternative solutions