Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible to ensures successful industrialization of new products, drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery, and supports business growth through strong customer and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and sustainable business growth.

Main Responsibilities

1. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization

• Lead end-to-end NPI execution from RFQ, feasibility study, prototyping, pilot build (EVT/DVT/PVT), to mass production ramp-up

• Drive APQP methodology, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP submissions

• Ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and cost competitiveness during product design stage

• Collaborate with Sales, Program Management, and Customers to ensure smooth project transition

• Manage NPI project timelines, risks, and deliverables to meet commitments

2. Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for metal fabrication (e.g., stamping, CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, surface treatment, plating, coating, assembly) and plastic injection

• Define process flow, work instructions, tooling design, and equipment qualification

• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives to improve quality, cost and consistency

• Ensure robust process capability (Cp/Cpk) and implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions

3. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, emerging technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant,

• Lead productivity improvement programs (labor efficiency, machine utilization, cycle time reduction)

• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities (VA/VE, material yield, scrap reduction)

• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track engineering performance

4. Quality & Operational Excellence

• Partner with Quality team to resolve customer complaints and internal defects

• Drive root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why) and permanent corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with quality systems (ISO/IATF, customer-specific requirements)

• Support audit readiness and customer visits

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop Engineering teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, NPI Engineers, facilities & maintenance)

• Build strong technical competency in the team aligned with future business needs

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance targets

• Mentor high-potential engineers and build succession pipeline

6. Cross-functional & Customer Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project teams

• Act as key technical interface with customers during NPI and production phases

• Support RFQ process with cost estimation, process proposal, and technical solutions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in

Yêu cầu công việc

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• Good at English. Chinese speaking is prefer

• Typically 10–15 years of experience in metal manufacturing environment

• Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership or managerial role

• Strong hands-on experience in NPI, APQP, and process development

• Experience with high-mix, low-volume AND ramp-to-volume environment

• Exposure to Datacom / server / telecom mechanical products

• Capability to manage multi-site NPI transfer (China → Malaysia / Vietnam, etc.)

• Strong background in cost-down roadmap and margin improvement

Technical Skills

• Metal & Plastic Injection tooling & process: stamping, machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, plating, coating, assembly

• NPI tools: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP

• Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)

• CAD/CAM, process simulation, and industrial engineering tools

• Familiarity with automation, Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing is an advantage

Leadership Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Results-driven with strong accountability

• Effective stakeholder and customer management

• Ability to lead change and transformation

• Strong communication across multicultural teams

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• NPI on-time launch (OTD / SOP adherence)

• First-pass yield & defect rate

• Productivity improvement (%) and cost savings

• Process capability (Cp/Cpk performance)

• Engineering cost control vs. budget

• Customer satisfaction / complaint reduction

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: Attractive salary.
• Xe đưa đón: Company car to pick up from Ha Noi, Bac Ninh city to factory
• Khác: Saturday Rotation Off (02 Saturday off/ month)