Full-time

Flex is hiring an Associate Principle, Industrialization

About the Role

Flex Electronics is looking for an Associate Principle, Industrialization to lead the production technology pre-development and industrialization process within our Embedded Power organization. You will be accountable for driving manufacturing solutions that meet industrialization targets while ensuring they adhere to strict standards for unit-per-hour, capacity, and quality.

What You'll Do

  • Drive the production technology pre-development and industrialization production engineering process.
  • Oversee and refine prototypes and industrialization stage products manufacturing processes, equipment/automation solutions, fixtures needs, and Flex system integration.
  • Develop the production technology pre-development roadmap.
  • Conduct Manufacturing Process Development and Product Manufacturing Process Mapping.
  • Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Automation (DFA), and other DFx reviews.
  • Co-drive Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Develop suitable manufacturing processes and automation solutions aligned with site requirements.
  • Develop robust and cost-effective manufacturing fixtures.
  • Integrate Flex System (ERP/MES) and Digitalization for New Product Development.
  • Verify custom-made equipment (Factory Acceptance Test/Site Acceptance Test).
  • Develop pre-development process and industrialization production engineering processes within product realization.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in NPI/Industrialization, as an Engineering leader, or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and development environments.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-moving, multi-site, multi-geography environment.
  • Ability to function as both a team leader and an individual contributor.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in the SMT, assembly, and testing processes specific to power products.
  • Proficiency in the field of Manufacturing Automation solutions.
  • Experience in fixtures design and materials selection.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of manufacturing process control digitalization setup.

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with the R&D team, Test Development, industrialization engineering team, quality team, and Site Manufacturing team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Housing fund
  • Social Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

Required Skills
ManufacturingIndustrializationProject ManagementProcess EngineeringSupply ChainQuality ManagementCost ReductionNew Product IntroductionCross-functional LeadershipRisk ManagementLean ManufacturingSix SigmaCADERP SystemsContinuous Improvement
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Posted 9 months ago