Global Engineering Director

TECHMAN ELECTRONICS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Global Engineering Director based in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System across sites in Asia, establish engineering standards, and develop a high-performing team. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly with SMT and FATP processes, and strong leadership capabilities. Frequent travel across Asia is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SMT and FATP processes for SSD or similar storage products.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin or Thai is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new MES system across multiple sites.
• Establish and enforce global engineering standards for SMT and FATP processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global engineering team.
• Support new product introductions ensuring alignment with global manufacturing standards.
• Introduce advanced manufacturing concepts like Smart Factory and IoT.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Global Engineering Director will lead the implementation of a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across multiple manufacturing sites in China, Thailand, and Taiwan. This role is responsible for driving process and equipment standardization globally, ensuring consistent performance, quality, and efficiency across all sites.

The ideal candidate must have strong technical expertise in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) processes for SSD (Solid State Drive) products, combined with proven leadership in managing global engineering teams and cross-site projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new MES system across China, Thailand, and Taiwan sites; collaborate with IT, operations, and quality teams to define MES requirements, architecture, and integration with existing systems (ERP, SFC, etc.); develop and manage project timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking; ensure smooth migration from legacy systems with minimal disruption to production; drive user training, change management, and post-deployment optimization.
• Establish and enforce global engineering standards for SMT and FATP processes; lead initiatives to harmonize process parameters, equipment selection, and line configuration across sites; work closely with local engineering teams to identify and close gaps in process capability and equipment performance; promote best practices in automation, process control, and yield improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global engineering team across multiple countries; foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing between regional teams; serve as the technical authority and decision-maker for process, equipment, and system-related matters.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and ensure alignment with global manufacturing standards; drive productivity, quality, and cost improvement initiatives through data-driven engineering.
• Introduce advanced manufacturing concepts such as Smart Factory, IoT, and automation; partner with R&D and Operations to support scalability and manufacturability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SMT and FATP processes for SSD or similar storage products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin or Thai is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Asia.