Technical Manager

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering Leadership

Develop and execute the department's technical roadmap and growth strategy aligned with company objectives.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Drive departmental performance and ensure achievement of key operational KPIs, including OEE, MTTR, MTBF, productivity, and equipment availability.

Maintenance & Equipment Management

Establish and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Plan, monitor, and control all technical maintenance activities across production operations.
Develop maintenance schedules, repair plans, and technical solutions for production equipment and facility systems.
Manage spare parts inventory, forecasting, procurement, and cost optimization to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Support the introduction, industrialization, and scale-up of new products and production processes.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment performance, quality, and production capacity.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and drive operational excellence.

Documentation & Compliance

Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, SOPs, and maintenance procedures in accordance with company standards.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements across all engineering and maintenance activities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Prepare and present regular technical performance reports, project updates, and improvement plans to senior management.
Manage engineering projects, budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of proven experience leading technical, maintenance, or manufacturing engineering teams within a production environment.
Strong experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and transferring products into mass production.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and industrial equipment.
Knowledge of production capacity planning, manpower planning, and resource allocation.
Hands-on experience in developing technical documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
Practical knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
Experience with Jira and Confluence is an advantage.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
English communication skills sufficient for working in an international manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
Proven track record of improving OEE, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance costs.
Experience working in multinational manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

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