Director, Engineering

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Johor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Attractive Compensation Package, Paid

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner helping market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products from its Flex PTP site in Malaysia. The Director, Engineering leads technical support and process development, partnering with product design to ensure compatible processes and designs while driving cost efficiency and quality improvements.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role directs the Manufacture Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance and NPI teams, sets budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience with at least 8 years of management experience.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; strong communication and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through senior Manufacturing Engineering managers.
• Organize and guide project/program reviews to ensure on-time delivery within cost targets and quality specs.
• Partner with other managers to align manufacture-engineering with manufacturing operations.
• Provide guidance to subordinate managers to achieve goals and objectives.
• Plan, budget, and manage costs for Manufacture Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance and NPI groups.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Statistical inference

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Engineering located in Flex PTP.

Reporting to the General Manager the Director, Engineering role is responsible in oversees the activities related to the technical support and process development engineering functions of a manufacturing area. Plans and implements the development of new and scale-up process formulas. Establishes operating equipment specifications and acts as a liaison with product design and development to ensure processes and designs are compatible. Directs efforts to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What a typical day looks like:

• Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through several senior Manufacture engineering managers involved in activities related to process engineering capabilities and statistical process control systems.
• Organize and guide Project/Program reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specifications.
• Partner with other functional managers to ensure manufacture-engineering activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations.
• Provide guidance and feedback to subordinate managers to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
• Plan, budget, and manage the Manufacture Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance and NPI group costs in line with corporate objectives.
• Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.
• Develop, modify, and implement company policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have company-wide effect.
• Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers in controversial situations, contract negotiations or other matters for which influence skills are required.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience. A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to practical situations. Ability to think strategically, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• PTO

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Attractive Compensation Package, Paid Time Off

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email @flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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