Global Engineering Director: IoT & NPI Innovation

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee the global OEM Engineering function for a global EMS-focused business. You will drive NPI, manage a diverse engineering team across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical domains, and partner with customers to deliver manufacturing projects.

The role requires strong leadership, broad technical knowledge, and a commercially minded approach with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience within EMS, ODM, or electronics manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading large, global engineering teams.
• Strong background in NPI, product development, and manufacturing environments.
• Broad technical knowledge across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering.
• Experience in IoT, embedded systems, or smart products is an advantage.
• Fluent English; Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global engineering team covering hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, and related disciplines.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from product design through mass production.
• Partner closely with customers to deliver successful Manufacturing projects.
• Ensure best practices in design, quality, manufacturability, and cost management.
• Manage engineering resources, project execution, and global capacity planning.
• Drive innovation in IoT, AI, cloud-connected, and embedded technologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Act as the key engineering contact for strategic customers and stakeholders.
• Establish engineering KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives across global sites.

Skills

Engineering leadership

NPI

IoT

Embedded technologies

Customer-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Global teams

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee the global OEM Engineering function for a global EMS-focused business. You will drive NPI, manage a diverse engineering team across hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical domains, and partner with customers to deliver manufacturing projects.

The role requires strong leadership, broad technical knowledge, and a commercially minded approach with excellent communication.