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.