Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
about 1 hourOur client is a leading multinational manufacturer specializing in industrial electronics, automation technologies, and advanced manufacturing solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the company serves global customers through highly automated, technology-driven production environments.
As part of its ongoing growth and manufacturing transformation, the company is seeking an experienced Manager, Process Engineering to lead industrialization, new product introduction, process development, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
Lead the Process Engineering team and drive execution of New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Transfer, Continuous Improvement, and Technology Development projects.
Own end-to-end process industrialization activities, from concept development and feasibility studies through qualification, pilot builds, and production release.
Lead the development, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes across multiple production technologies.
Drive manufacturing excellence through automation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, process innovation, productivity improvement, and cost optimization.
Lead equipment industrialization activities including equipment selection, procurement, FAT/SAT, qualification, and production release.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, productivity, lead time, cost, and project execution.
Manage engineering resources, departmental budgets, and investment planning for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing capabilities.
Develop technical competencies within the team and build subject matter expertise across key manufacturing technologies.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technology Development teams to ensure successful product industrialization.
Support regional and global manufacturing projects while driving standardization and best practice sharing across sites.
Bachelor's Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related functions.
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience supporting NPI, product transfer, process qualification, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
Experience within industrial electronics, automation, automotive, EMS, or other high-tech manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Strong expertise in manufacturing process development, industrialization, and process qualification.
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following technologies:
SMT
Injection Molding
Ultrasonic Welding
Wave Soldering
Coil Winding
Fluid Dispensing
Gluing
Lacquering
Marking
Automated Assembly
Experience in equipment qualification, FAT/SAT, MSA, process validation, and manufacturing readiness.
Familiarity with automation, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects while balancing quality, cost, timeline, and business objectives.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work in a global environment.
Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
To apply, please send your updated CV to Chien Nguyen (Charlie) at Chien.Nguyen@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com, quoting the job title, or click Apply Now.
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