鴻海精密工業股份有限公司 · 1 day ago
Kitting Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)(A Group MLB._.MFG)-Houston,TX
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp鴻海精密工業股份有限公司 is seeking a Kitting Engineer to ensure material readiness and line-side kit delivery for uninterrupted production execution. This role involves managing kitting preparation, shortage resolution, and coordination across various teams to maintain compliance and improve kitting efficiency.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver accurate material kits to production lines based on build plan, BOM, and work order requirements
Monitor kitting execution to support production schedule attainment, WIP readiness, and line stability
Ensure kit accuracy (correct part, quantity, revision, and labeling) and on-time delivery to support daily output targets
Maintain line-side replenishment and ensure smooth material flow across shifts
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and strict transaction discipline in ERP/MES systems
Ensure compliance with FIFO, lot control, shelf-life handling, and traceability requirements
Support audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation and storage compliance
Track daily kitting workload, manpower coverage, and material readiness status; proactively flag risks impacting production
Provide on-floor guidance to operators and line leaders to reinforce standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements
Assist with operator onboarding, cross-training, and skill matrix updates to improve flexibility and coverage
Help maintain discipline in attendance, task assignment, and shift handoff execution
Ensure assembly operations follow SOPs, ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements
Ensure materials are stored, labeled, and transported in compliance with internal quality requirements and customer standards
Prepare daily/weekly production summaries kitting status, shortages, inventory accuracy and communicate progress, risks, and action items to management
Maintain clear documentation of issues, root causes, and follow-up actions; ensure closure with defined owners and timelines
Support leadership meetings by providing accurate data, line status, and improvement recommendations
Drive improvements in kitting efficiency by optimizing picking routes, staging layout, packing methods, and line-side delivery processes
Reduce mis-picks, rework, material handling waste, and downtime through Kaizen/5S/standard work
Provide data-driven insights to improve material flow performance and prevent recurring issues
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of kitting management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; OR an Associate's degree (or higher) with 1+ year of production management experience in electronics manufacturing
Strong ability to manage shopfloor execution, prioritize issues, and drive quick recovery actions under pressure
Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively across multiple functions
Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality concepts and problem-solving methodologies
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to support flexible working hours, including shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production and urgent escalations
Preferred
Strong understanding of kitting workflows and related operational techniques, including material preparation, line-side delivery, and kit accuracy control
Knowledge of quality control systems and standards, with the ability to develop and execute basic quality control plans to prevent material-related issues (mis-pick, wrong part, labeling errors)
Familiar with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis tools to support daily material readiness tracking and issue resolution
Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training certificate
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations
Multilingual communication skills preferred, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to work in cross-cultural teams
Strong capability to motivate frontline teams and handle conflicts professionally in a production environment
Ability to quickly identify issues on the line and drive effective resolution to protect schedule and delivery performance
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Career growth opportunities in a global manufacturing organization with cross-cultural exposure.
The opportunity to support and participate in cutting-edge technology projects in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Company
鴻海精密工業股份有限公司
鴻海精密工業股份有限公司（臺灣證券交易所代碼：2317）於1974年肇基於臺灣，以模具為根基，逐漸發展為高科技服務企業。在電子代工服務領域（EMS）排名全球第一，市占率超過四成，範圍涵蓋消費性電子產品、雲端網路產品、電腦終端產品、元件及其他等四大產品領域。全球員工總人數季節性高峰約一百萬人，2021年合併營收新臺幣5.99兆元（約0.2兆美元）。 鴻海事業版圖遍及全球，橫跨三大洲，以臺灣為中心，延伸發展到中國大陸、印度、日本、越南、馬來西亞、新加坡、捷克、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、美國、巴西以及墨西哥等區域，在逾20個國家及地區都有生產及服務據點。 2021年名列《財富雜誌》(Fortune) 全球500大企業排行榜第22名。2019年，鴻海榮獲《富比士雜誌》(Forbes）全球百大數字公司第25名。此外，鴻海也是台灣唯一連續五年（2018 - 2022）獲得科睿唯安 ( Clarivate Analytics）「全球百大創新機構（Top 100 Global Innovators）」的民營企業。 近年來，積極投入「電動車、數位健康、機器人」三大新興產業以及「人工智慧、半導體、新世代通訊技術」三項新技術領域，以「三加三」結合作為集團重要的長期發展策略，為全球標竿客戶提供完整解決方案，成為全方位智慧生活提供者。
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