Supplier Development Process Engineer

Process Engineering Manager

R&D Product Development Engineer II

Product Development Engineering (Mechanical)

Responsibilities: Cross function collaboration: <ul><li>Coordinate Procurement, SQE, PDE, MPDE, Engineering Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification/Development.</li><li>Engage upstream and downstream raw material partners to improve delivery capability, capacity alignment, and supplier responsiveness.</li><li>Organize and lead regular cross-functional reviews with PDE, MPDE, and suppliers to address delivery risks, manufacturing readiness, and improvement actions.</li><li>Track and drive closure of cross-functional and supplier action items, escalating gaps as needed.</li></ul> NPI stage: <ul><li>Provide early manufacturing and engineer support for PCBA commodities from a sourcing and supply chain perspective to support supplier selection decisions (critical).</li><li>Conflict Management: Coordinate and facilitate DFM (Design for Manufacturing) discussions with suppliers, and Engineering to ensure manufacturing requirements are clearly understood and accepted (no design decision ownership).</li><li>Assess and document manufacturing capability, process maturity, and QMS compliance during PCBA new supplier qualification.</li><li>Act as a coordination interface between Procurement and Engineering, ensuring alignment on quality, commercial, and technical expectations without assuming design ownership.</li></ul> Approved Supplier Management: <ul><li>Drive yield, process stability, and delivery performance improvements at supplier sites.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers and key supply chain nodes to improve lead time and delivery reliability, supporting company sample and production needs.</li><li>Partner with CM and Procurement to support SRM programs for strategic PCBA suppliers, with close tracking of action plan execution.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional supplier improvement workshops (e.g. CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral coordinator, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.</li><li>Monitor progress and escalate unresolved issues where action items are not closed as committed.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Automation/ Mechanical or any Engineering related majors.</li><li>At least 7 years of MPDE experience within PCBA (Industry relevant), connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement, supply chain experience OR Total years of experience 10+ years in various industries including PCBA.</li><li>Knowledge on specific product and process as required (Connectors, Cable and Cable Assemblies, PCBA Tolerances and Cost Drivers)&nbsp;</li><li>In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes such as PCBA assembly (SMT/THT), box build, testing, and packaging</li><li>Understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity planning, and EMS operating models</li><li>Familiarity with DFM/DFA (Design for Assembly), component sourcing, and BOM management</li><li>Awareness of quality systems, certifications (ISO 9001,IATF 16949 and IPC- Association Connecting Electronics Industries), and related compliance standards</li><li>Ability to work with EMS partners on cost, yield, lead time, and continuous improvement</li><li>Experience supporting NPI, supplier qualification, and scale-up to mass production</li><li>Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology is a Plus.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree</li><li>Analysis)</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Own and lead the process engineering function for cleanroom assembly, end-of-line test and pre-packing, ensuring safe, compliant and capable processes that meet cost, quality, safety and delivery targets.</li><li>Define department objectives, KPI dashboard and governance (e.g., NPI definition and handover lead times, first pass yields, failure rates, quality qppm) and drive execution through standard routines and reviews.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of process engineers / technicians; set clear expectations, provide performance feedback, support competency development and ensure effective succession and talent retention.</li><li>Plan and manage resources (headcount, skills, priorities) to support daily manufacturing needs, escalations, and strategic projects; balance workload across product series and value streams.</li><li>Own process engineering deliverables for NPI or transfer projects: feasibility, process concept, capacity planning, industrialization roadmap, and readiness reviews to ensure on-time SOP.</li><li>Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Design, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and global counterparts to deliver robust processes supported by Design for Manufacturing / Assembly / Test (DFM / DFA / DFT) improvements.</li><li>Own the strategy and budget for process equipment, tools, fixtures, testers and workstations; approve specifications, manage procurement, acceptance, validation and release to production.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement programs (CIP / Darwin) to improve throughput, cycle time, productivity and cost; support CIP events and ensure sustained gains through standardization.</li><li>Ensure effective utilization of PFMEA and other quality tools to manage and mitigate quality risks during process development, acceptance and production release.</li><li>Develop engineering procedures to govern end-to-end process engineering activities across process design, definition, industrialization, handover, sustainment and continuous improvements.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure upkeep of process work instructions in D365 via Process Control System as per global standards, including revisioning control based on valid change management procedures.</li><li>Ensure robust management of engineering changes (ECR), process changes and deviations, including impact assessment, validation and controlled implementation.</li><li>Own 8D problem-solving governance for process-related issues, ensure timely root-cause containment / corrective and preventive actions, lessons learned, and clear communication to stakeholders.</li><li>Drive safety, ergonomics and regulatory / ISO compliance for process engineering scope; ensure safe equipment and process design through risk assessments.</li><li>Drive the sustainable deployment of state-of-the-art engineering solutions on the assembly shop floor to enhance quality control through robust error-proofing (poka‑yoke) mechanisms and digitalizations.</li><li>Act as the site focal point to align with global and process engineering counterparts on technology roadmaps, best practices and standardization.</li><li>Manage departmental reporting, change control and communication: provide clear status updates, risks and mitigation plans to operations and leadership.</li><li>Support ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>8–12+ years’ experience in manufacturing/precision mechanical assembly (high-mix preferred), with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end process engineering (process development/industrialization, cleaning / helium leak testing, and controlled-environment or cleanroom assembly where applicable).</li><li>Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; formal training in Lean/Six Sigma and structured problem solving will be added advantage.</li><li>Proven people leadership experience (hiring, coaching, performance management) with the ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver manufacturing results.</li><li>Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation, present KPI performance, and communicate risks / mitigation to leadership.</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical / pneumatic / electromechanical systems, process equipment and tooling, with experience defining specifications, commissioning, qualification / validation and release to production.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership and governance mindset - sets clear standards, drives disciplined execution, and maintains strong internal / external customer focus.</li><li>Strong prioritization, planning and project management skills to manage multiple workstreams (daily support, escalations, NPI, CIP) under tight timelines and resource constraints.</li><li>Strong technical acumen in quality planning processes especially in definition of process controls based on PFMEA.</li><li>Data-driven operational leadership: builds KPI dashboards, drives root-cause problem solving (8D / A3), and delivers sustained improvements in yield, throughput / cycle time and qppm.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and change leadership - able to drive alignment across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and global counterparts; comfortable leading reviews and escalations.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design &amp; Development of automotive products like Connectors, Header, Terminals, Automotive components.&nbsp;</li><li>Interact directly with customers / Sales and Marketing team to identify key Product Technical requirements / deliverables and establish product specifications to fulfil customer requirements in handling new concepts / quotations.</li><li>To lead and drive complex new product development products starting from concepts generation, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, prototyping &amp; testing.</li><li>To generate 3D CAD models &amp; 2D drawings in PTC Creo for Connector, Terminal, Header &amp; other auto components.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for creating test specifications, deciding test methods, DVP Preparations &amp; testing and validation.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.E (Mechanical)</li><li>Minimum 2 to 9 years of hands-on experience in automotive plastic components development (preferably Connectors).</li><li>Good Experience in Product validation and testing (DV / PV) of automotive products.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing processes like Injection molding, stamping, Manufacturing and assembly etc.</li><li>Exposure to APQP &amp; PPAP activities.</li><li>Exposure to Design review processes like DFEMA / DFA / DFM / FEA etc.,</li><li>Exposure to IATF 16949 / TS 16949.</li><li>Problem solving and critical thinking.</li><li>Good CAD Modelling skills (Pro-E / Creo), AutoCAD.</li><li>Strong 2D drawing drafting skills.</li><li>Good working knowledge on GD&amp;T &amp; Tolerance Stack up analysis.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Designing and developing new products to meet customer requirements within scope, schedule, and budget constraints by following company LeanPD process.</li><li>Innovating original ideas and design proposal for new products, studying the feasibility of customer specifications.</li><li>Leading new product technical data output, such as: 3D, 2D drawing and Design objective.&nbsp;</li><li>Initiating product design document, such as: PRD, DV/PV plan, Product review, Initial BOM, DFMEA and Significant Characteristic.&nbsp;</li><li>Leading product design review with function team and technical review with customer, and communicating with supplier feasibility study of components material.&nbsp;</li><li>Performing engineering calculations to analyze and describe product to ensure robust design with economic cost.</li><li>Working with FAI approvals, technical risk analysis, supporting 8D report and 5 WHY analysis, judging manufacturing deviations and making decisions on deviation acceptance.</li><li>Improving and enlarging existing products, quality improve and manufacture engineering support. Helping resolve technical problems or providing solutions of avoiding problems to ensure accurate implementation of production.</li><li>Understanding product testing procedures and equipment, reviewing evaluation or test report and confirming accuracy of report contents to ensure product meets quality specification.</li><li>Reviewing patent searches to evaluate patentability of proposed designs to ensure that others patents are not infringed upon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Providing innovative solutions to reduce product cost, improving product quality, and improving process efficiency, documents and communicates potential IP to ensure TEs IP is protected.</li><li>Providing technical support to customers and Sales Engineers to ensure proper application of products in the field.</li></ul> Requirements: Education:&nbsp; <ul><li>B.S. of Engineering or Master or PHD, Mechanical Engineering preferred.</li></ul> Qualification &amp; Certification: <ul><li>Ability to perform complicated product development.</li><li>Be familiar with the customers requirements and transforms them into design objectives through communication with the customer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Be familiar with related automotive standards such as USCAR, SAE,LV15, etc.</li><li>English good.</li></ul> Experience: <ul><li>B.S. of Engineering with 5 or more years of experience or Masters of Science with 2 or years of experience or PHD</li><li>More than 2 years HV Connector Design related experience.</li></ul> Technical Skill &amp; Competencies: <ul><li>Be familiar with product development process and related product manufacturing process.</li><li>Understanding of special characteristic significance for customer and TE</li><li>Understanding of basic automotive industry core tools, such as APQP, FMEA and PPAP.</li><li>A complete understanding and wide application of technical theories, principles, engineering tools and techniques, such as: GD&amp;T, DFM, DFA, DFSS, etc.</li><li>Ability to skillful use Cero software and drawing design, tolerance calculation.</li><li>Familiar with stamping, plating, molding, assembly and machine Application process.</li><li>Understanding of relevant technical standards and law regulations.</li><li>Ability to build strong internal/external working relationship.</li><li>Effective Interacts and communication within the team.</li></ul>

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

4 dfa Jobs found

Supplier Development Process Engineer

Process Engineering Manager

R&D Product Development Engineer II

Product Development Engineering (Mechanical)

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

Skills

Industry

Location

Jobtitle

4 dfa Jobs found

Supplier Development Process Engineer

Process Engineering Manager

R&D Product Development Engineer II

Product Development Engineering (Mechanical)

WhiteCrow WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.

EMPLOYER

TALENT

COMPANY

Contact Us

JOBS BY SKILLS

JOBS BY FUNCTION

JOBS BY INDUSTRY

JOBS BY LOCATIONS

MODEL JOBS

JOBS BY CITY

WhiteCrow
WhiteCrow is on a mission to connect companies with the best talent across the globe.