Head of Global Manufacturing Test & PCBA Engineering

About us

The 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.

About the role

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.

About you

• 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

Benefits

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.