SR MGR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Job Overview

Contributes to operational strategy, develops organization to support the strategy, and manages the complexities of the manufacturing engineering function.

Job Requirements

• PURPOSE 
  Analyze and solve production engineering and new project qualification issues with the objective of establishing the Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Engineering (ME) within the company. Lead the development of ME technical standards, process optimization methodologies, cross-factory technical support, and talent empowerment.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  CoE System Development (Core)
  (i)Lead the documentation of technical standards, SoPs, and methodologies for core ME areas (e.g. process optimization) to build a replicable CoE knowledge repository
  (ii) Analyze ME pain points across factories, develop standardized solutions and drive implementation and validation.

  Cross-Function Collaboration & Problem Solving
  (collaborate with production, quality, and Product Engineering functions to resolve ME-related issue in NPI and mass production (e.g., process stability, equipment compatibility)
  (ii)Regularly prepare ME CoE operation reports (e.g., problem-solving lessons learnt) to drive continuous improvement

  Team Management & Empowerment
  (i) Build the ME CoE team, define member roles, and develop performance appraisal and career development plans. 
  (ii) Organize cross-factory ME technical training and case-sharing sessions to improve the professional capabilities of all team members and build an expert talent pipeline in the field

  REQUIREMENTS
  Bachelor degree and mechanical related background
  Total Working experience 10 years above
  Team management experience 3 years above, COE/technical team setup experiences preferred 
  Over 8 years Connector and / or Cable manufacturing engineering experiences
  Proficiency in core ME areas: process parameter optimization, error-proofing design, lean production tools, equipment selection & maintenance, etc. 
  Ability to standardize technologies: transform scattered ME experience into implementable standards, process, and tools (e.g., compiling ME process manuals).
  Leadership: Ability to build and motivate the ME CoE team, balancing technical depth and implementation efficiency
  Cross-function execution: communication, influence skill
  Knowledge sharing mindset 

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent

Competencies