Process Quality Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Process Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager will lead a team of Process Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians, driving process capability, product quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations from SMT to Packing .

The role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, statistically controlled, compliant with quality standards, and capable of meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the PQE team; set KPIs and performance expectations.
• Own quality performance across manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure process capability targets such as Cpk/Ppk are achieved.
• Oversee process validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, control plans, SPC, PFMEA, and MSA .
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone , and implement effective corrective actions and Poka-Yoke .
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Customer Quality, and suppliers to support NPI and Mass Production .
• Prepare quality reports for management and customers.
• Support Quality System, Process, and Product Audits .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering : Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in Process Engineering or Quality Engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership/management role .
• Strong knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, MSA, 8D, DOE , and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment , preferably with exposure to SMT and production processes .
• Familiarity with international quality standards such as ISO, GMP , etc.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of English and ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.