Engineering, Senior Director

A leading organisation in Penang is bursting with excitement to welcome a Senior Director (Manufacturing Engineering) to their executive team! This is your chance to ignite engineering excellence and make a real difference across mechanical, electrical, and industrial disciplines. Step into a role where you’ll shape product development, drive new product introductions, and optimise processes—all while championing a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

As Senior Director (Manufacturing Engineering), you’ll be at the heart of shaping the organisation’s engineering strategy—overseeing multiple specialised teams with enthusiasm. Your days will be filled with reviewing departmental performance through SWOT analysis, setting ambitious targets for improvement projects, and identifying areas ripe for enhancement. You’ll collaborate closely with business development teams to showcase manufacturing capabilities to customers while recommending ergonomic solutions backed by robust data. By developing creative approaches—including automation—you’ll keep the organisation agile in response to changing demands. Your support for executive decisions through sound risk management will guide technology application towards achieving product development goals. Through energetic leadership of cross-functional teams, you’ll implement formalised processes that drive continual improvement across both established products and exciting new introductions. Success here means embracing teamwork, open communication with internal stakeholders at all levels, and nurturing talent through training plans that maximise operational effectiveness.

• Regularly review departmental directions using SWOT analysis to uncover strengths, weaknesses, effectiveness, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Drive and oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as progress on engineering improvement projects to ensure alignment with organisational strategies and growth objectives.
• Set clear objectives and targets for all engineering functions so that timely execution and measurable outcomes support business goals.
• Identify gaps in processes, personnel, and workplace practices; develop actionable plans through collaborative teamwork to close these gaps.
• Play a central role in presenting manufacturing processes to customers by highlighting capabilities in manufacturability and quality assurance.
• Recommend ergonomically capable manufacturing equipment and processes to management based on thorough data analysis and justification.
• Develop alternative solutions for challenges including automation initiatives by incorporating ideas from diverse team members.
• Support executive decision-making with appropriate risk management strategies while maintaining transparency in communication.
• Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to achieve product development objectives as well as manufacturing process capability requirements.
• Lead the engineering team in implementing formal processes for continual process improvement that supports both legacy products and new product introductions.

What you bring:

Your journey as Senior Director (Manufacturing Engineering) will shine through your ability to manage complex manufacturing environments where high-mix low-volume production is the norm. You bring deep familiarity with international standards ensuring compliance across all operations. Your skillset includes supervising diverse teams by fostering an inclusive culture built on trust, empathy, and open communication. You excel at using SWOT analysis not only for operational improvements but also for personal development within your team. Financial acumen allows you to sense organisational objectives quickly while delivering results aligned with revenue targets. Your advanced understanding of engineering drawings ensures clarity when reviewing specifications or promoting design for manufacturability. Interpersonal skills are at the heart of your leadership style: you coach employees gently towards better performance while maintaining harmony throughout the workplace. Strategic thinking enables you to set priorities confidently, so projects are completed efficiently without compromising quality or safety. With more than fifteen years’ experience leading engineering or product development teams through periods of growth or transformation, you are ready to take on this influential role.

• Extensive experience managing high-mix low-volume PCBA & Box Build manufacturing environments with broad exposure across engineering disciplines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 13485; IATF16949; US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards combined with strong analytical abilities for compliance management.
• Proven ability to supervise both technical and non-technical teams while fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages knowledge sharing.
• Expertise in applying SWOT analysis techniques to address issues related to personnel or operational challenges within engineering departments.
• Demonstrated capacity for understanding financial objectives and achieving stated output or revenue targets through strategic planning.
• Advanced skills in reading electronic and mechanical engineering drawings for accurate specification review.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills enabling you to coach employees effectively for improved performance while maintaining a pleasant work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders at all levels ensuring mutual understanding of goals and expectations.
• Strategic thinking abilities paired with a result-oriented approach that drives successful project completion within set timelines.
• Minimum fifteen years’ experience in leadership roles involving increasing responsibility over engineering or product development teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field thanks to its unwavering commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee development programmes. The company fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration is encouraged across all levels—from technical specialists through senior management—ensuring every voice is heard when shaping strategic direction.

What's next:

If you’re ready to energise your career as Senior Director (Manufacturing Engineering) within a vibrant environment where your contributions truly matter—don’t wait!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C