Job Overview

The Staff Project Manager Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing transfer, migration, and operational project execution to ensure successful delivery of project objectives related to timeline, capacity, cost, quality, and operational readiness. The role serves as the bridge between Project Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, driving cross-functional alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product transfer and migration projects from planning through production ramp-up and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project targets on cost, quality, capacity, and delivery.
• Drive operational readiness including manpower, equipment, tooling, materials, and production capacity planning.
• Monitor project progress and lead escalation management to resolve issues and remove roadblocks.
• Support safe launch activities and ensure a successful handover to production operations.
• Lead capacity expansion and product sustaining initiatives to support business growth.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams across multiple sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance and project execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, and progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8-15 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, NPI, or Product Transfer environments.
• Proven experience managing manufacturing transfer, migration, industrialization, or operational projects.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in electronics, automotive, connector, cable assembly, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, cost analysis, and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• PMP certification or formal project management training is preferred

What your background should look like

• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Hands-on experience leading factory transfer, migration, NPI, or ramp-up projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and multicultural teams.
• Skilled in project scheduling, risk management, and execution control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills in Thai and English.
• Ability to balance technical, operational, and business priorities to drive successful project outcomes.

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Travel: 10-25%

Location: Hermosillo, Sonora.

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