Senior Manufacturing Engineer-Assembly

Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Manufacturing Engineer-Assembly. You will be part of our Manufacturing Engineering team reporting to Section Head, NPI Assembly ME. In this role, your mission is to Lead assembly capability and capacity set up within PC Qingdao for new products and transferred products. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Short Description

This role is to support PC Qingdao being an advanced manufacturing site and a flagship factory for Semi-con vacuum products in China

Your day-to-day

• • As an assembly Engineer or workstream leader, work with UK/US/CZ/KR/Germany team to transfer production line, include review and improve manufacturing process, technical specifications, BOM and routing, PFMEA, quality control plan, layout, etc.
  • As an assembly Engineer or workstream leader, collaborate with Engineering team on new product design review, manufacuring strategy review, process design and revie. for NPI product development.
  • Work or lead the work on assembly process design in a logical and strategic approach: assembly process development, fixture design, tooling proposal, SOP, PFMEA, CRW, SAP routing and product cost, training to production team, etc. Aiming at manufacturing readiness requirement.
  • To set up and secure an effective and efficient process for pumps assembly, aiming at a work class manufacturing site for local and/or global market, for NPI products and/or transferred products.
  • As the project leader or workstream leader, take full responsibility for the planning and execution of the product transfer or NPI project at PC Qingdao. Lead the development of the overall project master specification, investment budget, financial payback calculations, project plan, and resource budget, and secure formal approval from both the plant and the business division.
  • During project implementation, maintain regular communication and collaboration with business division stakeholders, overseas sister companies and local cross-functional teams through project review meetings one-on-one discussions, and email to ensure efficient project progress.
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Your skills and experience

• Education level: Full-time bachelor's degree or above in mechanical manufacturing or other engineering-related majors, with relevant academic degree certificates obtained
• 5 years or more of relevant experience in the mechanical manufacturing assembly process. Has experience in pumps, compressors, engines, motors‘ assembly process development is preferred.
• Experience in safety, lean production, advanced manufacturing (eg, digitalization in process) in workshop is required.
• Experience in leading quality and other improvement projects through multi-department teams is required.
• Experience in leading manufacturing process improvement/ quality improvement and other improvement projects through multi-department teams is preferred.
• Clear understanding and application of modern manufacturing techniques, specifically:  material flow; ERP, Lean method, production line concept design and layout details design, etc.
• Well understand and interpret product drawings, structures, technology requirements in English, and work out SOP, communicate these effectively across a broad range of people.
• Good communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• Limited travel for both domestic and oversea.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

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Your location and working hours

1. This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Qingdao, China (CN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Enoch An, Enoch.An@edwardsvacuum.com