Director, Engineering

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Johor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead manufacturing engineering, process development, and cost-optimisation across the production floor. You will drive scalability, set specifications, and partner with design to ensure robust, producible products.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will guide senior managers, shape strategy, manage budgets, and ensure quality and on-time delivery in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the activities of a broad functional area through senior Manufacturing engineering managers.
• Organize and guide project/program reviews to ensure on-time delivery, cost targets and quality specifications.
• Partner with other functional managers to ensure manufactur­ing and engineering activities are well integrated with operations.
• Plan, budget and manage costs for Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance and NPI groups.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s or MBA degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

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. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point,

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 overseeing 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.

Typical Day

Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through several senior Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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.

Experience

• 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

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

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills

Optional Skills:

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Flex

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!