Manufacturing Engineering Manager

PT Philips Industries Batam; Batam; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health-technology company in Batam is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee an engineering department, control manufacturing costs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering and experience with ISO management systems. This role requires a strong communication skill set and proficiency in engineering tools like UG-NX10 and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s OR minimum 1 year with a Master’s in related fields.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 management systems.
• Quality mindset and familiarity with risk assessment tools such as FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering department, overseeing results and cost control.
• Develop mid‑term manufacturing engineering strategy and optimize resource allocation.
• Implement SPC techniques and Six Sigma methodologies for quality enhancement.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

UG-NX10

SolidWorks

PLC

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager supervises a manufacturing engineering department, controls manufacturing and production costs, drives continuous improvement with statistical process control and Six Sigma, develops mid‑term manufacturing strategy, leads sourcing plans, supports decision‑making, advises on financial‑technical matters, and ensures adherence to business processes and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering department, overseeing results, cost control (CAPEX), staffing, performance management, compensation, career development, and operational processes.
• Develop mid‑term manufacturing engineering strategy, review employee resource and training plans, and verify analyses for optimal capability allocation to projects.
• Drive team efficiency by analyzing progress and outcomes of projects and departmental activities, identify improvement areas, implement performance strategies, and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Support decision‑making on whether to manufacture internally, procure externally, or outsource production aspects, considering cost, quality, capacity, and strategic alignment.
• Co‑lead the development and implementation of sourcing plans to acquire tools, equipment, and manufacturing processes that support operational efficiency and meet production demands.
• Implement statistical process control (SPC) techniques and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation, enhance product quality, and foster innovation across the organization.
• Advise on complex processes and challenging organizational challenges from a financial‑technical perspective, collaborating with Finance & Accounting on cost prices, cost savings, capex, capital planning, and operational result analysis.
• Ideate continuous improvement initiatives, enhance product manufacturability, apply lean manufacturing principles, streamline capital expenditures for recurring investments, and ensure optimized operations and cost‑effectiveness.
• Analyze ongoing project status and outcomes through technical reports and recommendations, establish and enforce budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements, and communicate progress and results to higher management.
• Ensure strict adherence to established business processes, maintain consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all operational activities, and oversee resources, planning, quality, and cost (including CAPEX) for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s OR Minimum 1 year with a Master’s in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 management systems; ISO 13485 preferred.
• Quality mindset and familiarity with risk assessment tools such as FMEA.
• Strong communication, technical analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of UG‑NX10 or SolidWorks, PLC, and automation equipment.

How We Work Together

We believe in teamwork and require on‑site presence at least 3 days per week for office‑based roles. On‑site roles need full‑time presence in the company’s facilities; field roles are typically performed at customer or supplier locations.

About Philips

Philips is a global health‑technology company committed to improving billions of lives worldwide. With a vision to make life better through innovation, we strive to become the best workplace for people who share our mission.