Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Manager for a manufacturing company in Indonesia. The role involves leading a team, managing capital projects, and driving technological innovations. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years in manufacturing and leadership experience, preferably in the beauty or FMCG sectors. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on production processes and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial position.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers focused on production machinery.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment reliability.
• Drive Industry 4.0 technologies for smart manufacturing.

Skills

Automated production machinery knowledge

Packaging equipment expertise

Lean Manufacturing

Robotics familiarity

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

-Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a Multinational Personal Care Manufacturing Company for the role of Engineering Manager with a prior experience in handling tube and bottling filling machinery. The key responsibilities will be :

Strategic & Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists focused on production machinery and automation.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with the company's manufacturing and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with global and regional engineering teams to share best practices and standardize processes.
• Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects related to production equipment and infrastructure upgrades.

Technical & Operational:

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability.
• Evaluate, specify, and implement new production machinery and automation solutions for efficiency and scalability.
• Lead root cause analyses and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and waste.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations (e.g., GMP, ISO, OSHA).
• Work closely with R&D and Production teams to support new product introductions and process scale-up.
• Manage relationships with external equipment vendors, contractors, and engineering service providers.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including data analytics, IoT, and smart manufacturing systems.
• Identify opportunities to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and improve sustainability in production machinery operations.
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance production flexibility, changeover efficiency, and equipment performance.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in engineering roles within manufacturing, preferably in the beauty, cosmetics, or FMCG industry.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial position overseeing production equipment or maintenance teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects and implementing new machinery or automation systems.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of automated production machinery, packaging equipment, and process systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, and control systems.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems (CMMS) and engineering design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies