SMT Senior Manager

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SMT Senior Manager to lead and optimize our large-scale PCBA manufacturing operation, overseeing AI, SMT, and MI production with 200+ employees across 27 production lines.
This role is ideal for a strategic manufacturing leader with deep electronics production expertise, strong people management capability, and proven success in driving operational excellence in high-volume EMS environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Manufacturing Leadership
- Take full ownership of PCBA manufacturing operations covering AI, SMT, and MI processes
- Ensure production output meets quality, delivery, and cost objectives
2. Team & Resource Management
- Lead and develop a workforce of 500+ employees
- Manage production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams
- Build high-performance culture and succession pipeline
3. Production Planning & Execution
- Drive daily production scheduling and execution to achieve customer demand
- Optimize line balancing, capacity utilization, and labor productivity
4. New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Coordinate seamless NPI transfer from Engineering to Production
- Identify risks proactively and ensure smooth mass-production ramp-up
5. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean / Kaizen / 6S methodologies
- Improve OEE, FPY, downtime reduction, and process stability
6. Technical & Equipment Optimization
- Oversee machine performance improvement initiatives across:
- Panasonic AI
- Panasonic Mounter
- SPI (Koh Young / Mirtec / Pamtron)
- AOI (Saki / Mirtec)
- Reflow (Heller / TSM)
- Yamaha Dispenser
7. Budget & Cost Control
- Manage departmental budget and purchasing control
- Optimize manufacturing cost efficiency
8. Problem Solving & Quality Management
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing and ISO standards
Yêu cầu công việc
Education
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years in electronics manufacturing
- Strong hands-on management experience in SMT / PCBA production
- Proven experience leading large-scale teams in EMS manufacturing
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of:
- SMT/AI/MI manufacturing processes
- NPI management
- Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / 6S
- ISO systems
- Yield improvement / RCA / CAPA
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Strong analytical & logical thinking
- Problem-solving mindset
- Project management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Language
Good English communication (spoken & written)
Quyền lợi được hưởng
- Lead one of the region’s large-scale PCBA operations
- Work with advanced Panasonic & high-end SMT systems
- Strong career growth toward Plant / Operation Director track
- Attractive salary & performance-based bonus
- Dynamic international manufacturing environment