Manager - FA & Reliability

Roles And Responsibilities Lead end-to-end debug and repair activities for PCBAs, modules, and final assembly products. Analyze production and field failure defects using systematic troubleshooting methods. Ensure quick identification of root cause for electrical, functional, soldering, and assembly-related issues. Manage repair technicians and debug engineers to achieve quality and output targets. Coordinate with Quality, Production, Process, Test, and Engineering teams for defect closure. Monitor top failure trends from ICT, FCT, AOI, EOL, and customer returns, and drive corrective actions. Ensure repaired products meet automotive quality standards, reliability, and traceability requirements. Drive CAPA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies for repeated failures. Validate repair effectiveness and prevent recurrence through process improvements. Control repair benches, tools, spares, soldering stations, and ESD compliance in repair area. Review rejection, rework, and repair data regularly and publish MIS / KPI reports to management. Support NPI, pilot builds, and engineering trials by resolving initial product and process issues. Ensure compliance with automotive standards, workmanship criteria, and customer-specific requirements. Train and develop team members on fault diagnosis, soldering quality, and repair workmanship. Minimize repair turnaround time, reduce rejection cost, and improve First Pass Yield through continuous improvement.