About this role
Job title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About the Role Based at the Rayong Plant, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads Manufacturing Engineering initiatives across compressor manufacturing operations, overseeing Process Engineering, Project & Equipment Engineering, NPI, Automation, Digitalization, CI, and Cost Reduction programs. You will partner with plant leadership to drive operational excellence, expand capacity and execute the plant's 3–5-year transformation roadmap.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering organization including Process, Project, Equipment, NPI and CI engineers.
- Drive automation, digitalization, AI and smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, line transformation and productivity improvement programs.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), PPAP, pilot runs and manufacturing readiness.
- Improve OEE, cycle time, changeover, labor productivity, FPY and scrap performance.
- Deliver annual cost reduction and EX120/CORA project savings.
- Develop manufacturing standards, process capability and technical competency.
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, AME and Global Engineering teams.
- Build and execute a 3–5-year manufacturing transformation roadmap.
- Define and track KPIs such as productivity, quality, cost and delivery measures to drive continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with at least 3 years in leadership role.
- Strong background in automation, process improvement, capital projects and manufacturing operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Thai, verbally and in writing.
- Legal authorization to work in Thailand – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI applications and smart factory initiatives.
- Global engineering collaboration experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits plans offering options to meet individual/family needs, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.