Engineering Manager

About the role

Are you a strategic technical leader with a proven track record of driving manufacturing excellence? We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to direct our technical operations, lead high-performing engineering teams, and drive operational growth across key production functions. In this role, you will oversee Test, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) operations, bridging high-level strategic planning with hands-on technical execution.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and integrate technical activities, establish engineering priorities, and implement standard policies and procedures across production functions
• Supervise and empower an engineering team focused on developing, testing, modifying, and executing technical solutions across Test, Manufacturing, NPI, and SMT
• Partner closely with Operations, IT, and executive leadership to align project specs, resource demands, and delivery schedules
• Manage manpower forecasting against project demands and drive product cost management, including financial modeling for new product launches
• Identify and implement production/product modifications that open opportunities in new markets and expand existing territories
• Maintain full compliance with company quality systems (including ISO9000 and customer-specific standard requirements)

About you

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Master's Degree, or Professional Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic/Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing/production operations
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, managing staff, and driving cross-departmental alignment
• Expert-level skills in project management, operational efficiency, and process control
• Exceptional problem-solving agility, ability to work independently under pressure, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong inter-cultural communication capabilities, including the ability to communicate directly with factory teams in their native language