External MFG Principle Engineer (based in Melaka)

onsemi is currently seeking a hands-on Assembly Process Engineer to join our External Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for new subcontractor & new package enablement, ensuring manufacturing readiness and sustained performance across Quality, Yield, Delivery, Cycle Time, Capacity and Cost. This position will be based in Melaka subcontractor site.

Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary operational and engineering interface for assigned OSAT/subcontract manufacturing sites

- Drive subcontractor performance across:

- Quality

- Assembly/Test Yield

- On-Time Delivery

- Cycle Time

- Capacity

- Cost/Productivity

- Conduct regular operational reviews with subcontractors and track performance against agreed KPIs.

- Experience in DOE methodology & tools (Minitab, JMP)

- Good problem-solving skills, able to identify & resolve assembly quality issue/defects, perform root cause analysis & implement robust corrective actions

- Manage change control processes & documentations, including risk assessment, schedule planning, budget planning.

- Manage effective communication between cross functional team – BU, planning, reliability engineering to drive on-time execution & release of change project

- Adoption of data analytics and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making

- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in key process (either DA, WB, mold) is preferable

- Experience in project management – technical lead for large scale site transfer project including driving risk assessment, define CZ/DOE plan, execute qualifications and CAB closure.

- Accountable for seamless operation in subcon – provide maverick lot disposition & verification

- Other tasks as needed or assigned.

Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Physics.

- 10+ years of industrial experience in assembly process (FOL or EOL).

- Experience with Minitab or JMP Statistical analysis software preferred.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

- Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.

- Experience with project management and multi-stakeholder management

- Experience with data-driven continuous improvement, Six Sigma training preferred.

- Comfortable in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to manage conflict in a stressful environment.

- Understands and listens to team members and fosters a productive team environment.

- Handles multiple projects and priorities.

- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

- Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.

- Domestic and international travel may be required depending on project assignment