Director of Product Development

An exciting Director of Product Development job based in Penang has opened up at a world-leading manufacturing and production company. This company is a key manufacturing service provider to one of the top semiconductors manufacturers in the world.

About the Director of Product Development Role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, this company is looking for a competent Director of Product Development to lead the new product development departments for the new expansion of business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall activities and execute tactical plans for new products introduction from initial engineering evaluation and innovation till High Volume Manufacturing within given time frame through Design For Manufacturing to meet factory key KPIs (yield, quality, cycle time, cost and productivity indices)
• Make strategic and executive contribution; participate as a key member of the management team in influencing the vision and strategic directions of the company
• Manage all plant level engineering continuous improvement and quality improvement projects
• Build a positive work environment that support innovation, creativity and teamwork in the company
• Manage the budget and cost of the department to ensure that the company is cost-effective in all its operations
• Develop strategy and provide directions for the department to be forward looking to the changing environment in the industry
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the next level of managers to ensure proper succession planning
• Managing overall equipment engineering to meet new product, financial requirement
• Oversee product development and technology
• Lead and guide staff to achieve engineering/technical solutions as well as maintain competitiveness
• Drive equipment and process capability through 6 sigma control

To succeed in the Director of Product Development role, you must have relevant NPI experience in process development mainly in the backend process of semiconductor industries.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics
• Language: Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• 12 - 16 years’ work experience including 8 - 10 years’ product development engineering expertise and experience in a high-paced environment
• Strategic execution and planning skills
• Effective management, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong manpower planning skills
• Strong budget and forecast planning
• Coaching and team management skills

This multinational manufacturing firm is well recognised in the industry and is a company whose expertise has made them the leader in their field. There are great opportunities to progress in this dynamic company and offers a great working environment.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this Director of Product Development role is for you. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive mindset.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact LIM Lee Ling on +604-240 2132 or email to leeling.lim@robertwalters.com.my quoting the Job Reference No. 1876860.

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

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
(formerly known as Robert Walters Sdn Bhd)
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C