Manager II, MPDE

For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the Advance Manufacturing Process (AMP*) team in Asia Pacific comprised of experienced professionals and/or supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. 
• Develops the organization to support AMP operational strategy, defines and implements operational plans, and has measurable impact on operating efficiencies and organizational objectives.
• Responsible for project and compliance, assessing risk and compliance across the AMP function. 
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. 
• Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements and have budget planning and management responsibilities. 
• Performs staff responsibilities, including interviewing and performance management. 
• Builds and grow individuals and teams.
• Frequently interacts with multiple organizational levels and interactions normally require the ability to gain cooperation of others. 
• Provides strategic leadership to foster growth of the business. 
• Provides input on resolving key issues that directly impact the AMP function. 
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. 
• Determines best course of action to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. 
• Adapts/makes departures from traditional approaches to enhance quality or value in existing methods. 

Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical Engineering or related) required, Master’s preferred.
• Broad Management, Technical and Project Experience with Deep Knowledge in Advance Manufacturing Process (* Manufacturing technology/capabilities development for Stamping, Plating, Assembly, Molding).
• Fluent in English/Mandarin (read, write, and speak) is a must.
• Competent knowledge with quality tools (FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D/Continuous Improvement), is a plus!
• Broad project management process skill and experience
• Practical application of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Project, & Outlook). 
• Based in China-Qingdao mfg. site and willingness to travel up to 25% average.