The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function with primary responsibility for:
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Plant Automation strategy and implementation
Facilities and infrastructure support
Technical support for high-volume production
The role ensures new products are successfully industrialized, automation is strategically deployed to enhance competitiveness, facilities infrastructure supports operational growth, and production lines receive robust technical leadership and support.
This is a key leadership role in sustaining Ei Electronics’ world-class manufacturing standards in safety‑critical electronic products.
Key Responsibilities
1. New Product Introduction (NPI) – Strategic Priority
Lead Manufacturing Engineering involvement from early design phase through pilot builds and full production ramp.
Ensure strong Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) input into R&D projects.
Develop scalable, robust manufacturing processes for new products.
Lead PFMEA, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ where appropriate), and control plan development.
Ensure structured handover from NPI to sustaining production.
Manage new SKU’s and documentation delivery
Deliver NPI projects on time, within budget, and to target yield and cost metrics.
Work with the Automation Team to develop and execute a multi‑year automation roadmap aligned with business growth and cost objectives.
Help Identify opportunities for:
Manufacturing automation
Ensure automation solutions are reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
Drive reduction in manual operations while improving quality and repeatability.
Provide engineering leadership for manufacturing facilities and infrastructure development.
Support capacity expansion planning
Ensure facilities support production reliability and future scalability.
Partner with Maintenance and EHS to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Support layout redesign and space optimization projects aligned with growth.
4. Technical Support for Production
Provide senior technical leadership to resolve complex production issues.
Ensure rapid and structured response to technical escalations.
Work with Line & Test Maintenance teams to drive improvements in technology
Develop engineering capability to support high-volume, high-reliability manufacturing.
Build and lead a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team.
Develop expertise in NPI, automation, facilities engineering, and production support.
Define clear roles and responsibilities across engineering disciplines.
Ensure strong collaboration with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Automation ROI and Labour productivity improvements
OEE improvement
Facilities readiness for growth and expansion
Manufacturing Engineering project delivery performance
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electronic, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
7–10 years’ experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing.
3–5+ years in an engineering leadership role.
Proven track record in:
Facilities or infrastructure projects
Strong experience in structured problem-solving within production environments.
Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
Strong technical depth in electronics manufacturing processes.
Experience managing capital projects and equipment procurement.
Financial awareness (CapEx justification, ROI analysis).
Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Personal Attributes
Proactive and forward‑thinking.
Strong ownership mentality.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
Calm under pressure in live manufacturing environments.
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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