Sr Engineering Director

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Parking

Attractive Compensation Package

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Operations Engineering Senior Director in Prai, Penang to lead the engineering function, oversee budgets, and drive process improvements for cost-effective, high-quality products.

You will direct engineers and staff, align with executives, customers, and regulators, and shape manufacturing strategies to meet customer requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience with broad management.
• Mastery of functional knowledge and cross‑functional understanding.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles with original style.
• Ability to present effectively to top management and boards.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of engineers and staff; plans and budgets costs for a broad functional area.
• Drives engineering strategies to meet customer requirements and showcase Flex capabilities.
• Interacts with executives, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the development of corporate strategic plans and objectives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s/MBA 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. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Operations Engineering Senior Director located inPrai, Penang.

Responsible for directing the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of processes and procedures within the organization related to the engineering function. Responsible for managing and overseeing the methods, processes and operations for both new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and resources in producing cost-effective, quality products and customer solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Participates in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining requirements and considerations.

• Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data.

• Participates with other senior managers in establishing corporate strategic plans and objectives.

• Directs the activities of engineers and staff and is responsible for planning, budgeting, and maintaining costs for a broad functional area.

• Interacts regularly with executives, customers and outside regulatory agencies.

• Drives engineering strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend Flex capabilities in manufacturing and engineering services.

• Provides technical supplier management as related to product development and integration.

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. A Master's or MBA degree is preferred

• Typically requiresa minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including broad based management and supervision.

• 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.

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

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Allowances & Bonuses*

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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.

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