T he Global Manufacturing team delivers manufacturing technology and solutions for the mass production of Dyson’s innovative product technology through partnership with our design, quality and commercial organisations, as well as with our suppliers and contract manufacturers. Our operations team continuously drives reductions in our supply costs, and improvements in our quality and delivery performance ensuring our products are delivered on time to our customers with the highest standards.
We are seeking an exceptional, visionary leader to build, scale, and mature a global organization responsible for Manufacturing Test, PCBA Test, and PCBA Process Engineering. This role defines long term engineering strategy, sets global standards, and drives execution excellence across all factories and EMS partners.
The ideal candidate is a highly influential leader, capable of driving alignment and results in a cross functional, matrixed environment. They must excel at partnering with Electronics R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, as well as managing Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Joint Development Partners (JDMs) to deliver world class performance. This leader will also play a pivotal role in driving AI enabled test innovation, Advanced automated testing’s with modular/platforming approach, predictive analytics, and next generation manufacturing technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Organizational Leadership
Build and develop a world class global team across:
Manufacturing Test Engineering
PCBA Test Engineering
PCBA Process Engineering
Define the global structure, talent roadmap, and capability development strategy.
Create a culture of engineering rigor, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Test Strategy, Architecture & AI Driven Innovation
Define the global test and PCBA engineering architecture that scales across all product families.
Drive innovation through AI based testing, including:
o AI enhanced AOI/SPI image analysis
o ML driven yield prediction and anomaly detection
o Adaptive test sequencing to reduce CT
o Predictive fault detection and root-cause clustering
o Automated limit learning and optimization
Own the roadmap for automation, inline test, data platforms, and global test infrastructure.
PCBA Process Engineering Leadership
Lead global excellence in PCBA processes (SMT, reflow, wave/selective solder, rework, conformal coat, potting) to drive cost and productivity
Define global standards, PFMEA, process windows, SPC, and control plans.
Standardize equipment selection, process qualification criteria, and data governance.
Collaboration with Electronics R&D & Quality
Electronics R&D
Partner with R&D to embed DFT, DFS, and DFM early in product architecture.
Influence schematic design, probe access, boundary scan integration, calibration hooks, and diagnostics.
Quality
Work closely with Quality organizations to:
Reduce escapes and strengthen global containment
Align quality gates, inspection standards, and reliability strategies
Optimize defect pareto visibility, traceability, and root-cause elimination
NPI, Ramp, and Sustaining
Lead test and process readiness for all engineering and factory builds (EVT → DVT → PVT → MP).
Approve test plans, correlation results, coverage analyses, and CM readiness.
Govern golden units, test fixtures, code control, and process qualification.
Global Execution & Operational Excellence
Deliver results across: Yield and FPY,CT/UPH and OEE, Escape rates, quality performance, Test coverage and diagnostic accuracy, Cost of test and process optimization
Implement Lean/Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement globally.
EMS/CM and Supplier Leadership
Provide strong leadership and technical governance across EMS/CM partners.
Establish global expectations for capability, tooling, test SW, fixtures, and documentation.
Conduct regular capability audits, QBRs, and joint improvement projects.
12–15+ years in electronics manufacturing with deep expertise in PCBA test and process engineering.
Strong track record leading multi site/global engineering teams.
Proven experience deploying AI/ML in manufacturing test or analytics.
Demonstrated success influencing R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain in fast paced environments.
Strong technical foundation in ICT, FCT, boundary scan, SMT, AOI/SPI/AXI, and PCBA processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors/Masters in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Experience working with global EMS manufacturing partners.
Background in consumer electronics, aerospace, or medical reliability standards.
Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt).
Familiarity with MES, YMS, and advanced factory analytics.
Leadership Competencies:
Highly Influential Cross Functional Leader: Able to align and win in a matrix organization, collaborating effectively across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and executive stakeholders.
Strong Partner & Vendor Manager: Skilled at leading and negotiating with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), EMS partners, and Joint Development Partners (JDPs), ensuring high performance and mutual accountability.
Strategic Thinker, Operational Executor: Balances long term vision with hands on engagement during ramps and factory escalations.
Technical Authority: Commands respect from engineering teams; challenges assumptions and elevates the bar for reliability, yield, and test coverage.
Talent Builder & Culture Shaper: Attracts, develops, and retains top global talent.
Supplier Development/Management: Strong supplier development and management capability partnering through procurement to drive innovation , cost and ensure competitive delivery
Success Metrics:
Improved global FPY and yield stability
Reduction in escapes and improved field reliability
Increased test coverage and diagnostic depth
AI enabled efficiencies (CT reduction, predictive analytics, automation)
High performance and alignment across CM/JDP partnerships
Global standardization and adoption of engineering processes
Team capability growth and organizational maturity
Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition. #LI-AK
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake.
Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas.
Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics.
Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award.
The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
