Flex Chennai Hiring Junior Engineer, Operations Engineering | Freshers Eligible

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Job Summary

What a typical day looks like

• Create part numbers for BOM in Agile and Baan, and create AVL in the Agile and Baan systems.
• Download customer documents such as product specifications and release them in CDC.
• Work as a change analyst during NPI for new changes.
• Release part lists to production for new models and after ECO implementation.
• Manage ECOs for manufacturing sites across the globe using the Agile (PLM) system, including creation, review, routing, tracking, release and distribution.
• Study ECOs and drawings closely and coordinate with the site process and product engineering teams.
• Work closely with engineering and materials teams to review product updates and modifications.
• Respond to business partners and customers on queries relating to engineering change orders, and ensure adherence to targets set for all process metrics.
• Apply people management and leadership skills.

The experience we are looking to add to our team

• B.E. (EEE/ECE) graduate with 0 to 2 years of experience as an NPI/ECO Engineer in manufacturing setup, preferably in the EMS industry.
• Hands-on experience in NPI (New Product Introduction), ECO (Engineering Change Order) management and BOM (Bill of Materials) management, plus hands-on experience with any PLM software linked to the ECO process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (mandatory).
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook.
• Good analytical skills.
• Coaching, mentoring and conflict resolution skills.

Principal accountabilities

• Understand the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques and the product.
• Define, implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability.
• Identify root causes of failures in the manufacturing process, independently or with other engineering stakeholders.
• Take part in daily production activities and solve daily issues effectively.
• Prepare justification, purchase and implement capital equipment for production.
• Support and oversee new process equipment production.
• Support the raising and introduction of engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Establish robust, repeatable and reproducible process parameters.
• Develop, implement and own process control methodologies.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Take part in cycle time and process improvement activities.
• Evaluate and select engineered materials.
• Implement statistical process analysis on new and existing products.
• Implement safety, productivity and yield improvements.
• Improve manufacturing techniques and throughput.
• Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques to improve in-house capabilities and yields.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Review processing methods.
• Interface with production on all activities associated with new process implementation and transfer.
• Help develop training and train production personnel during new technology transfer.
• Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required.
• Lead cost improvement and reduction programs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Tools that may be required include electronic assembly tools (color code, component and schematic reading, PCB operations), testing equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, cable and harness testing, component testing), inspection tools (bare board, systems, components, microscope, measuring tools) and mechanical and electrical tools (taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools).

Scope, decision making and supervision

The role impacts the operations of the immediate work group and executes, and may provide input to, functional processes or technologies. Decision-making is limited and guided, with scenario-based decisions requiring management approval. The employee works under close supervision and normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

Work environment and physical demands

The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The job frequently requires talking and hearing, and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, handling small components, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Flex pays all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process. Candidates will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. For disability assistance in the application process, email accessibility@flex.com. That email does not accept or consider resumes or applications; to be considered, you must complete the application process first.