Engineering Manager (New Factory Setup)

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Location: Senai, Johor Join Us in Building a New Manufacturing Site from the Ground Up! We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in launching and scaling our new manufacturing facility in Senai. This is a unique opportunity to lead factory start-up efforts, build and develop a high-performing engineering team, and drive the successful transfer and ramp-up of production lines . You will be at the heart of establishing world-class manufacturing operations—working closely with regional and global teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable production. Let's Talk About the Role: You will be responsible for end-to-end engineering activities at the new site. You will partner closely with the Production Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth factory setup, operational readiness, and ongoing performance improvement. Let's Talk About Responsibilities: Factory Setup & Line Transfer Lead the setup, qualification, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment and production lines Drive successful transfer of masks and glue line processes from existing sites Ensure production readiness aligned with planned timelines and quality standards Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineers. Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Provide hands-on technical leadership while developing team capability Manufacturing Operations Support Oversee day-to-day engineering support for production, including: Non-conformance investigation Engineering changes First-pass yield improvement Process optimization Drive efficiency improvements to achieve aggressive ramp targets Technology & Continuous Improvement Work with internal and external partners to implement automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies Apply data analytics to monitor performance, generate insights, and drive decision-making Lead or support productivity and operational excellence initiatives Stakeholder & Global Collaboration Collaborate with global engineering teams to leverage best practices and technical expertise Communicate effectively with stakeholders to remove roadblocks and drive progress Act as a key contributor to cross-site engineering alignment Let's Talk About Skills and Experience: Required Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering , or related discipline 5+ years in manufacturing engineering , ideally in a fast-paced production environment Proven team leadership experience (or strong readiness to step into a leadership role) Hands-on experience in factory setup, line transfer, or production ramp-up Strong foundation in production engineering fundamentals (yield, process control, troubleshooting) Key Skills & Capabilities Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills Ability to work with minimal supervision in a start-up environment Experience managing multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies Highly adaptable, hands-on, and results-driven mindset Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred: Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments Exposure to automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, or project management Why Join Us? Greenfield Opportunity – Shape and build a new factory from the ground up High Impact Role – Direct influence on operations, technology adoption, and team development Global Exposure – Collaborate with regional and international engineering teams Growth Potential – Build and scale your own team as the site expands Ready to Build Something from Day One? If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence, leadership, and building scalable operations, we’d love to hear from you! #LI-APAC Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.