Key Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic and Team Leadership
- Define and implement the engineering strategy in line with business goals.
- Lead and develop the engineering team, ensuring high performance and innovation.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain skilled engineers to meet the company’s needs.
- Identify new technologies and drive technical advancements to maintain competitiveness.
2. Product Design and Technical Oversight
- Oversee the product design process, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market needs.
- Provide technical guidance to the team and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Continuously improve designs and introduce innovations to enhance product quality and performance.
3. Project Management
- Manage all engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth project execution.
4. Quality Control
- Ensure product design and production meet quality standards and customer expectations.
- Implement quality control measures and drive improvements in the production process.
- Review testing results and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
5. Supplier Management
- Oversee suppliers to ensure materials and components meet quality and cost requirements.
- Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a reliable supply chain.
- Conduct supplier audits to ensure standards are met.
6. Production Line Planning
- Design and optimize production lines to increase efficiency and meet production targets.
- Lead the installation of new production lines, ensuring effective setup and operation.
- Continuously evaluate production line performance to improve output and flexibility.
7. Process Improvement and Optimization
- Identify inefficiencies in production processes and implement improvements.
- Apply lean manufacturing and other techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work across teams to streamline production and maintain high quality standards.
8. Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all operations comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
9. Collaboration with External Partners
- Work with external suppliers and customers to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely and high-quality deliveries.
Skills / Experience Requirement:
1. Educational Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- Advanced certifications in project management or engineering leadership are a plus.
2. Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position.
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects from concept to production.
- Strong background in product design, manufacturing processes, and production optimization.
- Experience with quality control, supply chain management, and process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Hands-on experience with risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
3. Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, product development, and manufacturing techniques.
- Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the company's products and markets.
4. Leadership, Communication, and Problem-Solving
- Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of efficiently leading teams, managing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring on-time project delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners, influencing decision-making.
- Strong problem-solving and innovation skills, able to analyze complex issues and continuously drive product and process improvements.
5. Adaptability and Flexibility
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, market demands, and technological trends.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.