SMT MANAGER

This role manages and optimizes SMT line operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets while ensuring compliance with IPC standards. It involves leading teams, maintaining equipment, driving process improvements, and supporting audits, NPI builds, and MES/ERP integration.

Penang, Malaysia
Full-time
BizLink Technology (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd.

Key Responsibilities:

  • SMT Line Management
  • Plan, manage, and optimize daily operations across SMT lines (including stencil printing, SPI, pickandplace, reflow, AOI, Xray, and depaneling).
  • Ensure production output meets quantity, quality, and ontime delivery (OTD) targets.
  • Coordinate production scheduling in collaboration with planning and materials departments.
  • Process Optimization
  • Monitor and control SMT process parameters to ensure high yield and minimal defects.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
  • Lead implementation and validation of new equipment, materials, and processes.
  • Equipment and Maintenance
  • Oversee the setup, programming, and maintenance of SMT machinery (e.g., Fuji, Panasonic, ASM, Yamaha).
  • Ensure timely preventive maintenance and coordinate troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Team Leadership
  • Supervise, train, and develop SMT engineers, technicians, and operators.
  • Enforce safety, quality, and ESD control procedures on the shop floor.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, discipline, and teamwork.
  • Quality and Compliance
  • Ensure SMT processes comply with IPCA610 standards and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with QA/QC to investigate defects, lead root cause analysis (RCA), and drive corrective actions.
  • Support internal/external audits, first article inspections (FAI), and NPI builds.
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Monitor and report KPIs such as line efficiency, machine uptime, DPMO, and scrap rates.
  • Maintain uptodate documentation for process instructions, setup sheets, and work orders.
  • Support traceability and MES integration initiatives.

Job Requirements

  • Education:
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in SMT production, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Proven expertise in SMT processes, equipment programming, and IPC standards.
  • Familiar with leadfree soldering, BGA/QFN handling, fine pitch components, and highmix/lowvolume production.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Good command of MES/ERP systems, SMT analytics tools, and Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
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