Process Engineer

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing and a trusted supplier of power products. With expertise in cable assemblies, data center connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electronics, we serve a diverse range of markets worldwide.

Headquartered in the UK, we operate 28 manufacturing locations and employ over 14,000 people across 25 countries. Our business spans five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive.

Our products power everything from everyday household devices to advanced medical equipment. Through our local sales teams and authorized partners, we deliver innovative solutions to OEMs and EMS companies around the globe.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Process Engineer (Wire Harness Automotive)
• To control and improve manufacturing processes for wire harness & Automotive project
• To improve UPPH and optimize the product quality and yield to meet KPI
• To ensure that quality of Product/New product are made based on Customer requirements
• To ensure new product introduction (NPI) implementation to meet VCD and Customer quality expectation

Control processes on wire harness line

• To ensure that the processes are carried out in accordance to the process flows and the machine parameters
• To resolve customer complaints pertaining to process problems with completed 4M analysis, Corrective & Preventive action
• Improve processes on wire harness line
• To study and try out new processes/method and update the process instructions (WI, Flow chart, etc.), update specifications, drawings etc.
• To improve process cycle time/UPPH through new process, method, automation, etc.
• To resolve process problems occurring on the production lines to ensure smooth operation
• To conduct pilot run pertaining to approval of new or change of components, spec etc.
• Improve yields on wire harness line
• To constantly study and analysis the yield losses to meet management KPI
• Raise / Release ECR/DRN/Rework Flow, FMEA, WI/SOP and other related process documents
• Initiate to raise/Release ECR/DRN/Rework Flow, WI/SOP and other related process documents if required for process improvement, material changing, or customer requirement
• To support Management/Sales team on New product, VE (Value Engineering) and VA (Value Added) activity
• To propose new process/method /material with lower cost solution
• To improve cycle time/UPPH
• To implement LEAN production
• Monitoring/ Control the new product once launch for mass production
• New Project / First Run on wire harness line
• Responsible to create work instruction for new product and new process introduction
• To review and provide tooling /equipment list for new product and coordinate with related team for execution
• To initiate new concept/idea of the fixture/jig for new process introduction and work with technical team for execution/implementation
• To verify BOM/ drawing correctness during initial run and determine necessary test parameter, spec, proposed change in the drawing if any
• Trainings of production operators with regards to new technologies and process
• To determine packaging spec and to propose others spec that related to production drawing, etc.
• To complete, creation and verification of product documentation (New Crimp height, New Process flow, conversion of new part, etc.)

Key Qualifications and Desirable Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the same role

• Min D3 on electrical/electronic engineering

• Familiar with electrical/ electronic components, wire harness, etc

• Computer literate with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), AUTO CAD & Microsoft Project is advantageous

• Fluent in English

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.