Manufacturing S&P and Automation Architect

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader for their Manufacturing Systems & Processes team. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation through smart manufacturing solutions. You will develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy, oversee the integration of advanced technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes across multiple sites. If you have a passion for optimizing manufacturing systems and a strong background in automation, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing systems and automation strategy roles.
• Proven experience in large-scale manufacturing architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Manufacturing S&P and Automation strategy.
• Oversee integration of smart manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Manufacturing Systems & Processes

Automation Strategy

Process Optimization

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Automation or Computer Science

Tools

IoT

MES

ERP systems

Process Integration Tools

Job description

About the role
The Manufacturing S&P (Systems & Processes) team is the backbone of the organisation's manufacturing excellence, innovation, and transformation. The team is structured to focus on four key pillars:

• Manufacturing Excellence: Plant maintenance, production scheduling, product costing, labour efficiency, and system standardisation. Focus on ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality production processes.
• Manufacturing Innovation: Driving new product introduction (NPI) systems and process development. Manage master data validation and ensure robust process designs for new manufacturing technologies.
• Smart Manufacturing: Integration of advanced solutions like equipment connectivity, order fulfilment, and automation process optimisation. Transitioning to smart processes like paperless systems, predictive maintenance, and MES/ERP integration.
• System & Process Architect: Overarching responsibility for strategic planning, governance, and alignment of manufacturing systems. Driving system and process design and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The team works collaboratively to achieve a unified goal: enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling digital and automated solutions across all Asian manufacturing sites.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the BE-wide Manufacturing S&P and Automation strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee the integration of smart manufacturing solutions to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Act as the lead architect for system automation and manufacturing process integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and standardise manufacturing systems and process governance.
• Drive automation initiatives, including equipment connectivity, system optimisation, and process transformation.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs to ensure improvements in labour efficiency, production scheduling, and system performance.
• Address challenges in integrating diverse technologies and processes across multiple sites.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, Engineering, and external technology vendors.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, automation strategy, or process optimization roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale manufacturing and automation architectures.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple sites in a global or regional manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Manufacturing Systems & Processes (S&P), Smart Manufacturing, and Automation integration.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, IoT, MES, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Proficiency in process integration tools, protocols, and real-time data systems.
• Strategic and innovative thinking to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management abilities.