"A Manufacturing Engineering Manager job has just become available at one of the most respected manufacturing and production firms based in Penang. Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, this is a role for an Engineering Manager who is able to lead the engineering team to drive for continuous improvement.
About the Manufacturing Engineering Manager Role:
Due to excellent results and future expansion plans, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a key role in the engineering and operations team continued development and success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management
- Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilised by the team
- Forecast future requirements and technical trends to drive gear suppliers in their technology roadmap
- Lead equipment evaluations. Assure measurement criteria meet all company site requirements worldwide
- Explore and monitor new processes and procedures to support customer’s expanding requirements on cutting-edge technology and product densification
- Assist Project and Design Engineers with design for manufacturability issues
- Ensure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant
- Utilise the company’s advanced engineering group to ensure useful support to the company
- Establish new measurement systems if/where possible
- Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field"".
- Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority
- Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled team or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; walk the talk
- Exchange knowledge and information with other manufacturing facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the organisation
- Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality)
- Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately
- Drive lean manufacturing in a consistent, structured manner throughout the campus
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by the supervisor
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
- Know and understand corporate, plant and global PE, IE, and ME tactical and strategic direction
- Define, develop and implement a process engineering and industrial engineering strategy which contributes to the campus strategic directions
- Develop an understanding of the company business strategy as it pertains to industrial and process
- Manage technical support globally to sustain the corporate intranet site worldwide growth strategy as needed
- Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems
- Utilise tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value
- Provide feedback to peers on cost and cost trends The successful candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years experience in engineering team management and five years of work experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in any engineering field; master’s degree is an added advantage
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing/industrial engineering philosophies and processes
- Proven track record in communication, leadership, business analysis, process development, administration, and change management
- Ability to read, analyse, interpret, and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
- Advanced PC skills
- Lean and 6 Sigma knowledge
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated success in implementing lean methodology for continuous improvement
- Good communication skills for interaction with all departments both inside and outside of the company This company is much more than a manufacturing plant and is anything but traditional. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity. The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all adds up to a great place to work.
If you are a progressive Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a can-do attitude, this is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground."
