Director, Manufacturing Engineering

JOB TITLE: Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Process Engineering (PE), and Industrial Engineering (IE) functions across multiple product platforms.
• Develop and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives, including automation, SMT deployment, equipment management, and fixture/jig fabrication.
• Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, efficiency, quality, cost control, delivery performance, and workplace safety.
• Monitor and achieve engineering KPIs, ensuring capacity and capability planning supports business growth.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and documentation to improve knowledge sharing and process consistency.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Operations, AME, IT, and Operational Excellence teams to implement new technologies, continuous improvements, LEAN manufacturing, and best-in-class practices.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Participate in plant setup and expansion projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and meeting customer expectations.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering organization through talent acquisition, coaching, succession planning, and career development.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture while strengthening Thailand manufacturing engineering capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of manufacturing engineering experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Senior Engineering Manager or Engineering Director).
• Strong expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing automation, process optimization, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership, team development, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• Professional mindset with strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and networking abilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Asia, particularly to Malaysia, China, and the Philippines.