Lead an Operations Engineering team and drive operational excellence as a seasoned Engineering Manager.
This pivotal role combines leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement to optimize manufacturing processes, support new product introductions and ensure high uptime and efficiency of equipment.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop and mentor engineers and technicians to achieve individual and team goals.
* Cultivate a culture of innovation, productivity and cost reduction through continuous improvement initiatives.
* Oversee New Product Introductions (NPI) and technology transfers, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality and Supply Chain to drive process optimization and improvement.
Requirements
A minimum of 10 years' experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering, including 3+ years in management, is required for this position.
Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills are essential, as well as a proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
Project management experience, particularly in NPI and process optimization, is highly valued.
A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is mandatory, while a Master's degree is preferred.
Familiarity with SMT programming, SAP, MES or advanced manufacturing technologies is an added advantage.