Process Engineering Manager (EMS) (AR)

Process Ownership & Stability

· Own end-to-end manufacturing processes (SMT, THT, Box Build, Final Assembly, Test).

· Define, control, and optimize process parameters to ensure consistent output.

· Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated and non-regulated environments.

· Ensure proper change control for process changes.

Continuous Improvement

· Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and rework elimination.

· Lead root cause analysis (8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and corrective actions.

· Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

· Improve line balance, throughput, capacity, and OEE.

Team Leadership

· Lead, coach, and develop Process Engineers and Industrial Engineers.

· Define workload priorities aligned with production needs.

· Ensure technical depth and discipline within the PE team.

· Promote a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and ownership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Manufacturing Engineering during NPI and ramp-up to ensure smooth handoff to production.

· Work closely with Operations to support daily production and issue resolution.

· Support Quality in audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections (ISO 13485, FDA, IPC).

· Collaborate with Program Management on capacity, risk, and execution planning.

Metrics & Reporting

· Define and track KPIs such as yield, scrap, rework, cycle time, OEE, and process capability.

· Use data and SPC to drive decisions and improvements.

· Provide regular reporting to Operations and leadership.