Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development: Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for standard products to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance; Drive industrialization of new products (NPI and new localization) in close cooperation with cross-functional teams; Maintain primary accountability for standard products, while supporting Systems+Solutions non-standard products on request or when resources allow; Apply advanced engineering and digital tools to ensure robust, scalable, and repeatable processes; Define long-term in-house washing, assembly, testing, and painting process strategies

Automation & Digitalization: Lead the deployment of automation solutions, such as robotics and semi-automated or fully automated production lines, to improve efficiency and consistency; Implement digital manufacturing solutions, including MES, data collection, KPI dashboards, process simulation, and smart factory applications; Enable data-driven decision making and real-time performance monitoring; Collaborate with global/divisional teams on digital roadmap and best practice sharing

Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation: Champion VTPS / lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the site;Lead process reengineering, Kaizen, routing time optimization, and productivity improvement programs:Promote best practices and lessons learned across functions

Quality, SHE & Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with internal standards, SOPs, and customer requirements; Drive process capability improvement and error-proofing; Support and promote SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) culture and initiatives; Ensure assembly quality adherence to quality and compliance requirements, such as ISO, IATF, and ATEX where applicable.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Strengthen collaboration across Manufacturing Engineering, Production, R&D, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, divisional teams, and suppliers

Cost, Investment & Performance Management: Manage manufacturing engineering cost centers, budgets, and related investment planning; Prepare, justify, and implement CAPEX projects for process improvements, automation, digitalization, and technology upgrades;Track project benefits and ensure manufacturing deliverables support agreed productivity, quality, cost, and financial targets.

People & Organization: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-skilled manufacturing engineering team (~4-5 FTE); Build capabilities in digital, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies; Foster a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and cross-functional teamwork

Risk & Governance: Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place; Support crisis management related to manufacturing process, equipment, or operational disruptions, and maintain effective stakeholder communication; Attend & report on local & divisional governance meetings (PCM/PQM/Transformation council)

To succeed, you will need

Educational requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Very good English and Chinese language skills, both spoken & written.

Experience and knowledge requirements

5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process development

Strong background in industrial production environments, including cleanliness and washing, assembly, testing, and painting processes.

Proven experience leading and managing an engineering team.

Sound business and financial acumen related to CAPEX investments and manufacturing improvement business cases.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrialization, and lean systems

Experience with automation, digital manufacturing tools, or Industry 4.0 solutions

Familiarity with quality and compliance requirements, such as ISO, IATF, and ATEX where applicable.

Data-driven mindset and analytical capability