Head of Manufacturing Engineering (Precision & R&D)

Head of Manufacturing Engineering (Precision & R&D)

Job Overview : Leading the Engineering Division for a top-tier Manufacturing MNC. You will bridge the technical gap between the R&D team and Japanese HQ, driving cost efficiency and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team. Conduct performance appraisals and identify training needs to upgrade technical competencies.

R&D & Design Authority : Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and market trend research. Act as the final approver for technical drawings, design specifications, and software / tooling acquisitions.

Cost & Project Management : Take full ownership of project costing, budgeting, and revenue monitoring. Ensure all designs are delivered at a competitive cost without compromising quality or schedule.

Quality & Compliance : Formulate and enforce Company Quality Policy and ISO 9001 standards across all projects.

Stakeholder Management : Liaise directly with Japanese management (requires Japanese proficiency) and ensure customer specifications are met.

Requirements

Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics preferred).

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a related field, with strong leadership capabilities.

Able to liaise effectively with Japanese management and review technical documents (Japanese proficiency required).

Strong acumen in project cost control and resource planning.

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