Teng Jie Khoo
Jelutong
Summary
Senior Process & Product Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), specializing in NPI, SMT process development, yield optimization, and high-volume manufacturing. Achievements include successful product introductions, enhanced manufacturing capabilities, and cost reductions in high-volume environments. Expertise in APQP, PFMEA, DOE, and cross-functional project leadership ensures timely and budget-compliant project delivery. Committed to driving operational efficiency and superior product performance through innovative methodologies.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Engineer
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Penang, Malaysia
08.2025 - Current
- Designed product solutions meeting client specifications and IPC-A-610 standards.
- Resolved technical challenges during product development using innovative problem-solving like Lean Six Sigma, 8D and Kaizen.
- Led design review meetings, presenting concepts and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design processes, enhancing overall time-to-market efficiency.
- Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of product solutions.
- Coordinated with quality assurance teams to meet quality criteria before release.
- Partnered with manufacturing teams to reduce production costs and improve manufacturability during product introduction.
- Measured overall product and manufacturing reliability and safety performance.
- Reviewed complex engineering specifications and international standards for design work.
- Documented design processes and modifications meticulously, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Trained and coached employees on health and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and reducing incident rates.
Manufacturing Engineer
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
Penang
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Define manufacturability for new products using APQP control methods, SPC, PFMEA tools.
- Lead NPI process development through DOE activities and tooling preparation planning.
- Qualify and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes for production readiness.
- Create and implement new product process flows to support ramp-up plans.
- Support and improve existing manufacturing flows and approve process procedures.
- Developed standardized assembly processes and control plans that supported successful NPI ramp-up across 10+ products.
- Improved assembly yield using DPMO-driven corrective actions.
- Reduced bottlenecks through UPH analysis and line balancing.
- Implemented corrective actions that prevented recurring customer quality issues.
- Optimized machine utilization across production lines to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Initiate quality improvement initiatives within the SMT process for performance stability.
- Improve process cycle time using UPH studies for bottleneck line products.
- Optimise machine utilisation and implement downtime minimisation strategies across sites.
- Develop thermal profiles, machine programs, and recipe parameters for process consistency.
- Initiate cost savings on IDMs to support cost competitiveness projects.
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve process improvement issues and technical gaps.
Manufacturing Yield Engineer
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
Penang
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Direct and track yield investigations from initial discovery to root cause failure analysis.
- Conducted detailed yield analysis of manufacturing processes, identifying key inefficiencies. of the manufacturing process
- Developed and implemented targeted solutions to resolve identified manufacturing process issues. to fix identified problems.
- Led engineers and technicians focused on FA and yield to drive investigation and resolution efforts.
- Develop tools, methods, and resources to ensure higher yields.
- Data extraction, summarization, prediction, correlation, and regression analysis.
- Report yield results to cross-functional teams with varying knowledge bases.
- Established positive working relationships with internal partners including operations, product, process, test, quality, and failure analysis.
Manufacturing Technician
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
Penang
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained NXT machinery settings (Pick & Place) for optimal performance
- Troubleshot production issues on NXT machinery to minimise downtime
- Monitored and adjusted machinery and equipment to ensure consistent quality standards
- Created the NXT program and structured data for efficiency
- Monitored production schedules, adjusting timelines to meet job completion
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies
Machine Technician
AGN Tech SDN BHD
Penang
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, ensuring compliance with safety codes to enhance operational safety.
- Executed maintenance upgrades and repairs, ensuring that all wiring met current safety standards.
- Tested circuits to locate hazards, defects, and required repairs.
- Designed electrical wiring layouts and installed systems according to job specifications, contributing to project success.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Segi University College
Penang07-2020
Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC)
Penang12-2017
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
SMJK Chung Ling
Penang12-2014
Skills
- Engineering principles
- Project management
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Product development
- Yield optimization
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Continuous development
- Technical Skills
Engineering
- APQP
- PFMEA
- SPC
- DOE
- DPMO
- 8D
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Kaizen
Manufacturing
- SMT
- NPI
- Process Validation
- Yield Optimization
- Product Transfer
Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- MES
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Tools
Accomplishments
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Led 20+ cross-site manufacturing transfers with zero production downtime.
- Delivered 10+ successful NPI programs from prototype to mass production.
- Reduced SMT yield loss from >3.0% to 0.5% through stencil, pallet, and reflow optimization.
- Supported 5+ global customers while meeting quality and delivery SLAs.
Hobbies
- Badminton
- Jogging
- E-Sporting
Languages
English
Chinese
Bahasa Malaysia
Timeline
Senior Product Engineer
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
08.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
04.2022 - 08.2025
Manufacturing Yield Engineer
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
06.2021 - 04.2022
Manufacturing Technician
Jabil Circuit SDN BHD
08.2018 - 06.2021
Machine Technician
AGN Tech SDN BHD
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor Degree - Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Segi University College
Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
SMJK Chung Ling