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Job Description
Fab-Minds is looking for a supply chain and production engineering professional to lead the supply chain & production activities of Fab-Minds' 3D printers. Production engineering lead will be responsible for the transformation of highly innovative prototypes into mass produced products. The job will also include recruiting highly talented junior-level and senior-level production engineers as well as interacting and leading the communication with different manufacturing partners both locally and internationally.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to engage in early stages of the product design to direct the design choices for manufacturability and testability. You must also be able to interact and manage the communication with both internal and external partners including but not limited to industrial designers, contract manufacturers, assembly providers, and packing and delivery partners.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Recommend and implement solutions to allow the applicability of DFM and DFT while achieving required performance and budget.
- Develop quality assurance/control procedures for the manufacturing process both in-house and in overseas production sites.
- Analyse cost structures and provide estimation for both product pricing as well as manufacturing pricing.
- Research potential components vendors, compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
- Order proper quantities, negotiate pricing and shipment terms, and oversee the timely delivery of materials needed to fulfil production orders.
- Design testing/evaluation processes for different production phases.
- Monitor the production process to assure compliance with specifications.
- Search for, evaluate, and negotiate with potential industrial partners, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and assembly partners.
- Compare quotes and production offers and decide on the best options.
- Engage and contribute to the definition of strategic goals and targets of the company.
- Plan and implement production automation techniques.
- Identify potential sources for production variations and propose solutions for limiting such variations and enhance yield.
- Ensure compliance with international standards such as CE, FCC, and IC.
- Prepare periodic reports to upper managements on production objectives, status, and plans.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (with focus on Production) or other related majors (Master’s Degree is a Plus)
- 5+ years of experience working in and managing/leading the production process of commercial/industrial products.
- Experience with supply chain and inventory management.
- Industry experience in additive manufacturing and 3D printers is a plus.
- Familiarity with managing production schedules and ability to coordinate with different process stakeholders.
- Ability to analyser statistical production data to identify potential enhancements to the production flow.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and follow-up with tight project schedules.
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to interact and lead junior engineers.
What we offer
- Opportunities for growth through a wide spectrum of challenging assignments.
- Competitive compensation package and benefits in line with qualifications and experience.
- Respectful workplace with strong and diverse culture that encourages innovation and endorse equality.
- Continuous development of your skills through interaction and mentoring from highly skilled managers and peers as well as formal technical and non-technical trainings.
- Team spirit and passion for advancing the technology of additive manufacturing.
- Endorsement of employees' health and wellness as well as work-life balance.
