Sr Engineering Director

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Operations Engineering Senior Director located in Prai, Penang. You will lead the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering processes and ensure cost-effective, high-quality products and customer solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with ~10 years of engineering experience and broad management responsibilities; Master’s or MBA is preferred. You will interact with executives and customers while directing engineering staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Master's or MBA preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience with broad-based management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participates in review of customer contracts and engineering designs, outlining requirements.
• Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data.
• Works with senior managers on corporate strategic plans and objectives.
• Directs engineers and staff, planning, budgeting, and cost management for a broad functional area.
• Interacts with executives, customers and outside regulatory agencies.
• Drives engineering strategies to meet customer requirements and Flex capabilities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's or 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.

Job 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 in Prai, 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.

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.

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 requires a 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*

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 [e-mail] 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).

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! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.