Matic is hiring a Process Engineer - Asia (Remote) to be our front-line technical expert ensuring every part from our Asian supply chain meets our exacting standards. You will embed yourself with our suppliers to drive quality, speed, and cost optimization across our entire manufacturing ecosystem, working remotely from a strategic location in Asia.
What You'll Do
- Conduct on-site process audits at suppliers across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and other Asian manufacturing hubs
- Implement and validate PPAP for all new parts and engineering changes
- Perform gauge R&R studies to ensure measurement system accuracy
- Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEA, and process flow diagrams for critical components
- Drive root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving for quality issues directly on supplier production floors
- Establish SPC systems and train supplier quality teams on data collection and analysis
- Design and validate inspection fixtures and go/no-go gauges for supplier quality control
- Conduct capability studies and drive process improvements to achieve >1.67 capability indices
- Review and approve supplier tooling designs, first article inspections, and production readiness
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at supplier facilities
- Develop supplier quality scorecards and drive corrective actions for underperforming suppliers
- Coordinate production trials and pilot runs for new products and processes
- Validate cycle times, yield rates, and throughput to ensure suppliers meet cost and delivery targets
- Create detailed work instructions and visual aids in local languages for supplier operators
- Perform DFM reviews with suppliers to identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities
- Manage ECO implementation across multiple suppliers simultaneously
- Build relationships with supplier engineering and quality teams to ensure alignment with Matic standards
- Travel 50-70% of the time to supplier facilities across Asia for hands-on problem solving
What We're Looking For
- Technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in supplier quality or process engineering in consumer electronics, automotive, or robotics
- Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken)
- Deep expertise in PPAP, APQP, and IATF 16949 or similar quality systems
- Proven track record of improving supplier quality and reducing defect rates
- Hands-on experience with injection molding, die casting, machining, and PCBA assembly processes
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and GD&T
- Experience with CMM programming and vision system setup for dimensional verification
- Strong understanding of Asian manufacturing culture and supplier management dynamics
- Ability to work independently and drive results without direct authority
- Experience with high-volume production (100K+ units/year) and scaling from NPI to mass production
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think on your feet in production environments
- Comfort with remote work while maintaining strong collaboration with US-based team
- Valid passport and ability to travel frequently within Asia
- High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
- Willingness to work across time zones and maintain flexible hours for critical issues
Nice to Have
- Additional Asian languages a plus
- Knowledge of automation and Industry 4.0 implementation in Asian factories is a plus
Technical Stack
- Minitab
- JMP
Team & Environment
Matic is a tight-knit and collaborative team, singularly focused on building products our customers will cherish. We are ultra-hardworking people committed to solving tough problems that save precious time and energy. We value privacy first, genuine motivation to help others, passion for learning outside of comfort zones, love for diagnosing complex technical issues, and excitement to do great work.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. You must be based in a strategic location in Asia, such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, or similar.
Matic is an equal opportunity employer.
