APE Manager / Assistant Manager

• Lead Operations’ technical readiness for new product development projects.
• Evaluate design/process feasibility and manage risks to ensure stable, on-time production launch.
• Drive build readiness, cross-functional coordination, and issue resolution.
• Develop the APE engineering team and strengthen process systems and team culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

1. Project Leadership (Operations Side)

• Lead and coordinate all Operations activities for new product development projects.
• Participate in design and technical reviews with R&D/NPI to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
• Build project readiness plans, identify technical and process risks, and drive issue closure.
• Escalate urgent/critical issues and propose alternatives to protect Operations gating.

2. Process & Technical Evaluation

• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies, process capability assessments, equipment requirements, layout/material flow, and manpower evaluations.
• Lead PFMEA creation and coordinate NPD deliverables for Operations.
• Propose process methods, fixtures, and design improvements to increase stability and reduce risks.

3. Build Readiness & Process Validation

• Prepare and execute readiness checklists for QB/PP builds and 1st MP readiness.
• Review and approve fixture lists, WI/SOPs, quality documents, limit samples, and golden samples.
• Ensure all production KPIs are achieved before Mass Production.

4. Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with R&D/NPI, IE, QE, ME, PMC, and PDN to evaluate process capability.
• Negotiate, align, and finalize SOP and required actions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams.

5. People & Team Development

• Manage, coach, and develop APE engineers to achieve strong performance and technical competency.
• Build technical capabilities in DFX, PFMEA, Process Control, MSA, SPC, validation, and problem-solving.
• Develop standard templates and procedures for new product introduction from Operations.
• Foster a strong team culture built on ACTION (Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, Ownership, No Rework).

6. Reporting

• Provide weekly updates on project progress, readiness status, risk list, and build results to the Management Team.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, etc.).

Experience

• 7+ years in Process Engineering, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
• 5+ year experience leading technical projects or managing engineering teams.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, APQP, DFX, SPC, MSA, Validation, and 8D
• Project Management (PMP or similar) is a plus.

Functional Skills

• Strong analytical thinking, project management, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to read/interpret 2D/3D drawings and understand materials & manufacturing processes.
• Good English skills to work with Engineering/global teams (US/UK/CN/ANZ/EMEA).
• High ownership, resilience, and ability to work under project pressure.

Other Abilities

• Leadership & Team Development
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
• ERP & Manufacturing Systems Knowledge
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Job type: Permanent