Senior RFID Label Production Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior RFID Label Production Engineer

Location: Qingdao China

Job ID: 49550

The Senior RFID Label Production Engineer is responsible for the technical ownership, development, validation, and continuous improvement of RFID label production processes. The role ensures that all RFID label manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production methods operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting customer quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
This position leads New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, production trials, and manufacturing optimization, serving as the technical expert for RFID label production.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

HID Identification Technologies (IDT)

HID’s Identification Technologies (IDT) business unit is part of HID Global and empowers trusted identities worldwide through smart components and supporting cloud services. We enable secure transactions, productive work environments, and frictionless travel. Our contactless and sensing technologies (RFID, NFC, BLE) address diverse industry requirements by enabling wireless data exchange, identification, collection, and management across a broad range of IoT applications.

HID Industrial Smart Components (ISC)

The Industrial Smart Components (ISC) Business Unit, within IDT, is a global leader in producing standard and custom passive RFID tags and labels for the industry & logistics, healthcare, animal identification, and fueling automation markets. We operate manufacturing sites in Malaysia, China, and the United States.

As our Senior RFID Label Production Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

Production Engineering
•    Own and manage all RFID label production processes and associated manufacturing equipment.
•    Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost.
•    Define machine settings, process parameters, and production standards for RFID label manufacturing.
•    Provide technical leadership and support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
•    Drive process capability improvements through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Ownership
•    Lead the specification, installation, commissioning, and qualification of RFID production equipment.
•    Develop machine setup standards and changeover procedures.
•    Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the Maintenance team.
•    Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades and new technologies to improve manufacturing performance.
•    Ensure equipment reliability and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
New Product Introduction (NPI)
•    Lead manufacturing activities for new RFID label products from development through production release.
•    Assess manufacturability of new products and recommend process improvements.
•    Develop manufacturing documentation for new product launches.
•    Coordinate pilot builds and production readiness activities.
Validation & Process Control
•    Develop and execute process validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ where applicable).
•    Lead validation of new equipment, materials, tooling, and production processes.
•    Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
•    Maintain process capability through statistical monitoring and ongoing validation.
Material Qualification
•    Plan and execute production trials for RFID inlays, face materials, adhesives, liners, printing substrates, release coatings, and other converting materials.
•    Evaluate trial results and approve materials for production use.
•    Work closely with suppliers to qualify new materials and resolve technical issues.
Continuous Improvement
•    Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Reduce production waste and improve manufacturing efficiency.
•    Improve product quality, yield, and process stability.
•    Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization within RFID label production.
Technical Leadership
•    Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Production Technicians and Operators.
•    Support training on equipment operation, setup, and troubleshooting.
•    Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D to achieve manufacturing objectives.
Quality & Compliance
•    Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate production issues and implement CAPA.
•    Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
•    Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
•    Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and process specifications.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in RFID label manufacturing, label converting, printing, packaging, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience with rotary converting and RFID label production equipment.
• Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, and production optimization.
• Experience qualifying new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process issues.
• Proficient in fixture and tooling design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred).
• Familiarity with lean principles, SMED, OEE improvement, and industrialization best practices.
• Experience creating and implementing Work Instructions, process documentation, and technical validation reports.
• Effective communication in both English and Chinese, written and verbal.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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