About Our Client
Our client is a global Tier 1 supplier specializing in advanced automotive electronics solutions, supplying leading OEMs across international markets. With continued investment in high-speed SMT technologies and smart manufacturing systems, the organization is seeking an experienced SMT Manager to lead production excellence and support growing program demands.
Key Responsibilities
SMT Production Management
- Lead daily SMT manufacturing operations including line planning, manpower allocation, and machine utilization.
- Ensure production output meets delivery schedules while maintaining high quality and efficiency.
- Supervise end-to-end SMT processes including solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, and inspection.
Process Optimization & Technical Excellence
- Optimize SMT processes to improve yield, reduce defects, and enhance cycle time performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving tools.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), line setup, and process validation activities.
Equipment & Technology Management
- Oversee maintenance and performance of SMT equipment (placement machines, SPI, AOI, reflow ovens).
- Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.
Quality & Automotive Compliance
- Ensure SMT operations comply with IATF 16949, IPC standards, and customer-specific requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or process issues.
- Maintain strong traceability, process control, and documentation standards.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage and develop supervisors, engineers, and technicians to build a high-performance organization.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical coaching and knowledge transfer across teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience managing SMT operations within automotive electronics or Tier 1 manufacturing environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of SMT processes, materials, equipment, and defect analysis.
- Experience with high-volume, high-reliability production and automotive quality requirements.
- Familiar with IPC standards, IATF 16949, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and driving KPI-based performance improvements.
- Experience supporting NPI and customer program launches is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Good command Thai and English.
