Facilities and Engineering Director (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Lennor Group; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennor Metier is assisting a client in CALABARZON, Philippines to hire a Senior Director of Facilities and Engineering. The role leads operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring infrastructure reliability and production continuity.

You will manage a team of 30+ with 3 direct-report managers, drive CAPEX projects, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with senior leadership to plan capacity expansion and plant improvements. Onsite with travel within CALABARZON.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years in facilities, engineering, or manufacturing infrastructure.
• 10+ years leading engineering or facilities teams.
• Experience leading 30+ employees with managers.
• Strong Facilities and Engineering background beyond admin property mgmt.
• Proven experience in manufacturing infrastructure and CAPEX projects.
• Experience with budgeting, CAPEX planning, cost control, risk management.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel within CALABARZON.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and engineering operations across multiple sites.
• Oversee a technical organization of 30+ employees including 3 direct-report managers.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and utilities.
• Develop plans for factory expansion, capacity upgrades, and equipment installs.
• Manage plant systems: electrical, chilled water, process cooling, exhaust, fire protection, UPS.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Lead capital projects with budget, timelines, safety, and quality focus.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX planning, cost optimization, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, building, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership on priorities and long-term infra planning.
• Develop engineering talent and succession planning.

Skills

Facilities and Engineering Operations

Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, and IUS

Manufacturing Infrastructure and Plant

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

CAPEX and Budget Management

Engineering Project Management

Regulatory Compliance and EHS

Multi-Site Operations

Technical Leadership & Succession

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an organization operating within the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sector, focused on advanced manufacturing technologies and solutions. The company serves global markets and is committed to delivering quality solutions, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. Additional information about the organization will be shared with selected candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Location: CALABARZON, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead facilities and engineering operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring infrastructure reliability, operational efficiency, and production continuity.
• Oversee a technical organization of at least 30 employees, including 3 direct-report Managers, while driving team development and operational accountability.
• Provide technical leadership across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utilities, building systems, and manufacturing support infrastructure.
• Develop engineering and infrastructure plans supporting factory expansion, capacity improvements, equipment installation, and production requirements.
• Oversee critical plant systems, including electrical distribution, compressed air, chilled water, process cooling, exhaust, fire protection, generators, UPS, and related utilities.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability improvements, risk mitigation, and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and facility improvements, ensuring effective budget, timeline, safety, and quality management.
• Manage operational budgets, CAPEX planning, cost optimization, and engineering financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, building, safety, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, EHS, Finance, and senior leadership on operational priorities and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Develop engineering talent, strengthen technical capabilities, and establish succession planning across the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in facilities, engineering, plant operations, or manufacturing infrastructure.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing engineering and/or facilities teams within manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading sizeable technical teams, preferably 30 or more employees, including Managers or senior technical leaders.
• Strong combined background in both Facilities and Engineering, beyond administrative or commercial property management.
• Proven experience in manufacturing infrastructure, capital projects, engineering improvements, and plant reliability.
• Solid experience in facilities budgeting, CAPEX planning, cost control, and operational risk management.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel regularly between manufacturing locations within CALABARZON.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, precision manufacturing, or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Previous leadership responsibility for both Facilities and Engineering functions within a manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to cleanroom environments, high-reliability utilities, sensitive manufacturing equipment, or complex factory infrastructure.
• Experience in factory expansion, capacity planning, equipment installation, and major infrastructure projects.
• Background in managing multiple manufacturing sites or regional engineering operations.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications in Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management, Energy Management, or Reliability Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Facilities and Engineering Operations Management
• Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, and Industrial Utility Systems
• Manufacturing Infrastructure and Plant Reliability
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Budget Management
• Engineering Project Management and Infrastructure Development
• Regulatory Compliance, EHS, and Operational Risk Management
• Multi-Site Operations and Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
• Technical Team Leadership, Organizational Development, and Succession Planning

ABOUT LENNOR METIER

Lennor Metier is a specialized executive search and professional recruitment firm helping organizations hire leadership, finance, accounting, human resources, sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and business-critical talent.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Lennor Metier is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.

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