Role Overview:

TLA Process SME is responsible for overseeing, optimizing & continuously improving TLA production processes to ensure on-time manufacturing with high quality of all ISP Products Box Assembly.

The role is accountable for process yield, reliability, cost saving while building strong cross functional alignment with NPI & TD, equipment, quality and customer teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology & Process

• Own end-to-end process integration of all TLA machines.
• Manage, Optimize & Deploy automation solutions for TLA processes (assembly, testing, packaging).
• Define and maintain all process windows, control plans and CTQ across all products.
• Integrate robotics, PLCs, and MES systems to streamline workflows.

2. New Model Readiness

• Develop and maintain all process documentation, work instructions & SOPs.
• All new models trail pre-readiness (EVT/ DVT / PVT).
• Partner with NPI, TDG to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production.
• Own ramp-up metrics: yield learning curve, cycle time, scrap reduction.

3. Quality Excellence

• Accountable for first pass yield, final yield and field reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for yield excursions using FMEA, DOE and failure analysis.
• Monitor production yield , defect rates , cycle time and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality , NPI & Customer to resolve manufacturing & Quality issues.
• Partner with Quality team to address customer returns, audits and escalations.

4.  Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

• Own cost of ownership and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Drive Cycle time reduction and line balancing improvements.
• Lead process development , validation & continuous improvement initiatives ( Kaizen , Poka yoke , Lean Manufacturing )
• To ensure Proper line setup & Program version management.
• To ensure compliance with ESD , Safety& IPC standards.
• Analyse existing TLA processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

5. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a technical team member for customers on TLA / Box Assembly process topics.
• Will be technical team member for customer reviews, technology discussions and risk mitigation plans.

6. System Integration

Collaborate with IT teams to connect automation systems with MES platforms.

Ensure seamless data flow for production monitoring and traceability.

Key Deliverables & KPI

• Yield and Reliability Performance.
• Productivity improvement
• Cost Optimization
• Customer satisfaction and audit outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor / master in related Engineering Discipline (Preferred Mechanical / Industrial / Electronics Engineering)      
• 08-10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Automation ( Preferably Box Assembly / TLA / FATP ).
• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis & problem solving tools ( 8D , 5 why , DOE )
• Handson experience with automation equipment (AE)
• Should Knowledge on

• • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)
  • Robotics integration (ABB , Epson)
  • Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP).