Production Engineer

Location: Shanghai

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

New Product Transfer & Industrialization

- Support NPI / product transfer projects for X-Ray products.

- Plan and execute line setup, including assembly layout, equipment, fixtures, and tooling.

- Develop and deliver technology and process training to production teams.

- Support P‑FMEA activities to identify and mitigate process risks.

- Ensure proper maintenance and continuous improvement of fixtures and tooling.

Assembly Technology & Process Optimization

- Develop and implement new assembly technologies and methods to reduce cycle time.

- Optimize end‑to‑end production processes to increase efficiency and First Pass Yield.

- Standardize work instructions and train relevant employees on new processes and best practices.

Troubleshooting & Customer Feedback Management

- Lead shop‑floor troubleshooting for process deviations and product non‑conformities.

- Analyze customer feedback / CPO cases, define short‑term containment actions, and drive root‑cause analysis.

- Implement effective corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeat issues, supported by failure‑data analysis.

- Define and improve defect‑parts functional test processes.

SAP & Technical Documentation Management

- Maintain and continuously update BOMs, routings, and production master data in SAP with high accuracy.

- Create and keep current process instructions (PI), work instructions, and related technical documents.

- Collaborate with other functions to complete SAP settings for new products, processes, and materials

Act as Global Technical Interface

- Serve as the key technical contact between local operations and global engineering/technology teams for structured light measurement products.

- Align local process solutions, test strategies, and material selections with global standards and platform concepts.

- Coordinate technical knowledge transfer, best‑practice sharing, and lessons‑learned across sites.

- Contribute operational input to global design and technology roadmaps to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

Change Management (ECM II / ECR)

- Support engineering change processes by assessing process impact and implementing changes on the production line.

- Communicate ECOs to relevant stakeholders, organize training, and ensure timely and correct implementation.

- Track and verify the effectiveness of changes in terms of quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Competency

Function relative Knowledge and Skills

- Solid technical knowledge in X-Ray systems, mechanical and electronic, assembly, and the ability to optimize stable, high‑yield processes.

- Strong process‑ and quality‑orientation, including experience with NPI, P‑FMEA, control plans, and data‑based improvement. Collaborate effectively in a global environment and communicate clearly in English with cross‑functional stakeholders.

- Project and change‑management skills are essential to handle line setup, ramp‑up, and engineering changes smoothly.

- High learning agility and an innovation mindset are required to adopt new technologies and standardize best practices.

Requirements

Education

- Master’s degree or above in Material Science or Electrical Engineering related major.

Experience

- Experience of industry CT/X-Ray equipment application.

- Experience of working instruction / New product transfer.

- Project experience is preferred.

- Global teamwork experience is neccessary.

- Work with ERP(BOM/Routine) software, SAP experience is preferred.

Other skills

- Problem analysis & solving skills.

- Good English oraling and writing skills.

- Structure thinking capability.

- Be familiar with Microsoft Office.

- Strong communication skills and familiar with safety regulations system.

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