Engineer, Operations Engineering

Overview

Engineer for GBS Engineering in Chennai, India, supporting manufacturing setup and engineering change control across Flex's global manufacturing sites.

What you'll do

• Efficiently manage ECOs for manufacturing sites across the globe.
• Use Agile PLM for ECO creation, review, routing, tracking, release and distribution.
• Work closely with Engineering and materials teams to review product updates and modifications.
• Create product setup such as product number and BOM structure in Agile and Baan for new products.
• Create part numbers for BOM in Agile and Baan.
• Create AVL in Agile and Baan.
• Download customer documents such as product specifications and release them in PLM.
• Work as a change analyst during NPI for new changes.
• Release part lists to production for new models and after ECO implementation.
• Ensure adherence to targets set for all process metrics.
• Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports and dashboards.
• Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions.
• Handle escalations and escalate matters requiring senior management attention on a timely basis.
• Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics.
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite resolution of service issues.
• Identify, recommend and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Prepare customized reports for analyzing and incorporating process improvements.
• Track work completed by customer program for reporting purposes.
• Work closely with the CFT and the customer or site to provide an efficient and comprehensive service, and establish and maintain solid relationships.
• Initiate continuous improvement techniques to eliminate non-value-added activities and implement best practices in processes.

What you'll need

• B.E (ECE/EEE/E&I) graduate.
• 4+ years of experience as an NPI/ECO Engineer in manufacturing setup.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and crucial conversation skills.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an electronics field or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of quality tools and techniques, interfacing with customers on quality issues, improvement initiatives and audits.
• Knowledge of IP, copyrights, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office, basic understanding of RPA, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and applicable regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience in the EMS industry.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Job category: Production Engineering.