Production Engineer (EMS)

Job description

**Job Summary** Responsible for end-to-end production management in an EMS environment, ensuring delivery of production targets with high quality, optimal cost, and operational excellence. Leads multiple production lines (SMT, THT, Box Build) with focus on continuous improvement, people development, and customer satisfaction. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Production Strategy & Execution** - Plan and execute production in line with business targets and customer demand - Drive capacity planning, line balancing, and throughput improvement - Monitor and improve **OEE, FPY, UPH, Cycle Time** - Handle high-mix / low-volume and mass production environments **2. Leadership & Team Management** - Lead a large team (Supervisors, Engineers, Operators) - Develop second-line leadership (line leaders, shift in-charges) - Conduct performance reviews and skill development plans - Drive accountability and ownership culture **3. Process Excellence & Improvement** - Implement **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen** initiatives - Identify bottlenecks and drive process optimization - Reduce rejection, rework, and material wastage - Lead cost-saving and productivity improvement projects **4. Quality & Customer Focus** - Ensure adherence to **IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)** - Drive Zero Defect mindset and improve First Pass Yield - Handle customer audits and internal audits - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major quality issues **5. Production Planning & Material Coordination** - Work closely with Planning, SCM, and Stores teams - Ensure material availability and smooth production flow - Optimize WIP levels and avoid excess inventory - Support demand fluctuations and urgent customer requirements **6. Equipment & Technology Management** - Oversee SMT (Printer, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow), Wave soldering, Assembly lines - Ensure preventive maintenance and minimum downtime - Drive automation and digitalization initiatives (MES, traceability) **7. Safety, Compliance & Audits** - Ensure strict implementation of **ESD, Safety, 5S** practices - Maintain compliance with ISO, customer, and regulatory requirements - Lead internal and external audits **8. Reporting & KPI Management** - Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs - Present production performance to senior management - Drive corrective actions based on data analysis **Key Skills Required** - Strong expertise in **SMT, PCB Assembly, and Box Build** - Deep understanding of **Lean, Six Sigma, TPM** - Excellent leadership and decision-making skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability - Experience in **ERP/MES systems** - Customer handling and audit exposure **Qualifications** - **B.Tech / Diploma in Electronics / Mechanical / Production Engineering** - **Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)** **Experience Requirement** - **812 years in EMS / Electronics Manufacturing** - Minimum **5+ years in a leadership role (handling multiple lines/teams)** - Experience in handling **customer audits and high-volume production**