Process Improvement Manager

Company Overview

Coilcraft is a privately-held company in Cary, IL, known worldwide for high-quality passive electronic components. It serves industries including telecommunications, computers, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics.

Job Summary

The Process Improvement Manager provides engineering analysis and technical support for process improvement initiatives across Asia Pacific operations, liaising between regional teams and the US Head Office to drive quality, efficiency, and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to review manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Analyze process engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance data from location teams to diagnose issues and recommend engineering solutions for evaluation.
• Provide technical input to develop corrective actions and work instructions for processes identified as out of control.
• Support production and manufacturing systems improvement projects in Singapore and the region through detailed analysis, documentation, coordination, and progress reporting.
• Liaise with the US Head Office and regional teams to align on improvement priorities, technical proposals, project status, and resource requirements.
• Compare process performance metrics across APAC sites and disseminate relevant best practices and lessons learned.
• Facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge and process improvement methodologies to build local expertise in Singapore.

Required competencies and certifications

• Advanced/Specialist Diploma or higher in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Over 12 years of experience in process improvement engineering roles.
• Experience in electronic components manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-country teams and communicate findings clearly to the US Head Office.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Indonesia and India at short notice.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Regional work experience in Asia Pacific.