Asia Regional Technical Director: Manufacturing & Automation

Samtec Inc

Johor Bahru

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Regional Technical Director to unite technical and sustaining engineering resources across Asia.

You will lead regional teams to advance operational strategies, drive continuous improvement, and scale manufacturing performance across multiple sites. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI/NR, Supply Chain and Quality to deliver consistent results aligned with short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
Masters in Engineering, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years in high-precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing.
Leadership experience across multiple sites or regions.
Proven track record delivering capital projects and automation programs.
Knowledge of MES, ERP, automation platforms, and NPI concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead regional technical teams to execute operational strategies and improvements.
Develop and track KPIs for regional facilities (OEE, MTBF, MTTR).
Drive TPM deployment and maintenance framework across sites.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to scale operations.
Champion smart manufacturing, IIoT, and advanced analytics initiatives.
Oversee capital expenditure strategies and regional resourcing.