Process Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan and manage resources (headcount, skills, priorities) to support daily manufacturing needs, escalations, and strategic projects; balance workload across product series and value streams.
• Own process engineering deliverables for NPI or transfer projects: feasibility, process concept, capacity planning, industrialization roadmap, and readiness reviews to ensure on-time SOP.
• 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.
• Own the strategy and budget for process equipment, tools, fixtures, testers and workstations; approve specifications, manage procurement, acceptance, validation and release to production.
• Drive continuous improvement programs (CIP / Darwin) to improve throughput, cycle time, productivity and cost; support CIP events and ensure sustained gains through standardization.
• Ensure effective utilization of PFMEA and other quality tools to manage and mitigate quality risks during process development, acceptance and production release.
• Develop engineering procedures to govern end-to-end process engineering activities across process design, definition, industrialization, handover, sustainment and continuous improvements. 
• 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.
• Ensure robust management of engineering changes (ECR), process changes and deviations, including impact assessment, validation and controlled implementation.
• 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.
• Drive safety, ergonomics and regulatory / ISO compliance for process engineering scope; ensure safe equipment and process design through risk assessments.
• 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.
• Act as the site focal point to align with global and process engineering counterparts on technology roadmaps, best practices and standardization.
• Manage departmental reporting, change control and communication: provide clear status updates, risks and mitigation plans to operations and leadership.
• Support ad hoc tasks as assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.
• Proven people leadership experience (hiring, coaching, performance management) with the ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver manufacturing results.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation, present KPI performance, and communicate risks / mitigation to leadership.
• Strong understanding of mechanical / pneumatic / electromechanical systems, process equipment and tooling, with experience defining specifications, commissioning, qualification / validation and release to production.
• Demonstrated ownership and governance mindset - sets clear standards, drives disciplined execution, and maintains strong internal / external customer focus.
• Strong prioritization, planning and project management skills to manage multiple workstreams (daily support, escalations, NPI, CIP) under tight timelines and resource constraints.
• Strong technical acumen in quality planning processes especially in definition of process controls based on PFMEA.
• 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.
• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership - able to drive alignment across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and global counterparts; comfortable leading reviews and escalations.