We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering operations at our cosmetics manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure while supporting manufacturing productivity, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in engineering management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or FMCG industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily engineering activities, including equipment maintenance, utilities management, facility operations, and engineering projects.
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal equipment performance.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of production equipment and utility systems.
- Ensure the reliability of HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, electrical installations, and other manufacturing utilities.
- Plan and monitor engineering projects, including facility expansion, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement to increase equipment reliability, reduce energy consumption, and optimize maintenance costs.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including relevant cosmetic GMP/CPKB requirements.
- Implement engineering safety standards and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety procedures.
- Prepare and manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditures, spare parts inventory, and CAPEX plans.
- Lead, develop, and evaluate the engineering team to achieve departmental targets and strengthen technical competency.
- Collaborate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, and other departments to support smooth manufacturing operations.
- Maintain engineering documentation, maintenance records, equipment history, technical drawings, and reports in accordance with company procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of engineering or maintenance experience in manufacturing, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, personal care, or FMCG manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, production equipment, utility systems, and facility maintenance.
- Familiarity with cosmetic GMP/CPKB, equipment qualification, validation, and engineering documentation is an advantage.
- Proven experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and applicable environmental regulations.
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering-related reporting tools.
- Preferable for Mandarin Speaker
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical and managerial capabilities.
- Effective team leadership and decision-making skills.
- Cost-conscious mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
- High commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.