VP of Engineering

Aonic; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drone solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a diverse engineering team and drive innovation in product development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years in engineering roles, with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This role involves overseeing product lifecycles and ensuring engineering excellence in the development of advanced hardware systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in engineering roles, at least 4 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven track record in R&D and electrical engineering for advanced hardware systems.
• Experience in taking products from concept to market at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse engineering team across multiple functions.
• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee product lifecycle from concept to post-launch optimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

Aonic is an end-to-end drone solutions company. We began by providing drone services and has since evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider - creating our own drones, supplying major brands like DJI, and now expanding into distributing smart home products.

With expertise across B2B and B2C segments, we deliver end-to-end solutions through six integrated verticals: agriculture, industrial, services, retail, academy and lifestyle.

At Aonic, our mission is to empower businesses and end users with innovative ecosystems that drive efficient living through smart technology.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage a large, diverse engineering team across R&D, electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and product design functions.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and innovation roadmap.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, production, and post-launch optimisation.
• Technical Oversight: Direct R&D initiatives to advance product capabilities (Drones, Robotics, Smart Devices or other advanced hardware systems).
• Supervise the design and development of electrical systems, embedded software, avionics, and integration with mechanical components.
• Ensure engineering excellence through best practices in product design, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Maintain deep knowledge of relevant technologies, components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Team & Resource Management: Mentor and develop senior engineering managers and technical leads.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
• Foster a collaborative culture between engineering, product management, manufacturing, and operations.
• Innovation & Industry Engagement: Keep the company at the forefront of drone and related hardware fields.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, research institutions, and industry partners to ensure compliance and competitive advantage.
• Turn innovation into company-owned assets by ensuring new designs, technologies, and processes are properly documented, protected, and leveraged for strategic advantage.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in engineering roles, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership position managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in R&D and electrical engineering for advanced hardware systems (e.g., drones, robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics).
• Track record of taking products from concept to market at scale.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Hands-on technical expertise combined with strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain, and cost optimisation.