Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Introduction:
Dyson began 30 years ago with James Dyson and a handful of engineers questioning everyday products, thinking differently and making them better. We are now the world's number one vacuum cleaner manufacturer in the UK, US, Japan, Europe and Australasia.
We've even branched out to improving commercial technology that frustrates us. The Dyson Air blade hand dryer dries hands in less than ten seconds, it’s also the most hygienic and energy efficient hand dryer available. A fan, Air Multiplier, with no blades or grille and improve the quality of air in your home. We are always innovating and moving into new categories with latest forays into Hair Care with the Supersonic and Air Wrap that has taken the world by storm.
There are over 5000 in the world and we’re all inventive and hugely passionate about what we do. At our Development Centre in Johor Bahru, Malaysia & Singapore there are almost 1600 of us, a mixture of engineers and support staff, we are Dyson people that are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. Our teams will continue to grow as Dyson ramp up forays into different areas.
- The Role:
Lead partners to design and launch the advanced manufacturing processes that build Dyson’s unique products. You will be the key technical interface with our Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM) on FATP stage to solve challenges to ensure we deliver high-quality products with ONs(ON TIME, ON SPEC, ON COST, ON QUALITY)
- Key Responsibilities
-Lead & Develop:
Coach and grow a team of high-performing Manufacturing Engineers
-Drive CM/JDM Execution:
Serve as the technical lead for CM and JDM partners. Own the specification, development, and production ramp of manufacturing lines at their sites.
-Solve Hard Problems:
Tackle complex, novel technical issues directly on the production line, often in real-time with our manufacturing partners.
-De-Risk & Validate:
Lead equipment commissioning and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) at CM/JDM facilities, ensuring all processes meet Dyson's rigorous standards.
-Optimize & Improve:
Use data and engineering rigor (like DOE and SPC) to optimize processes, improve yield, and solve production failures within the CM/JDM environment.
-Collaborate Globally:
Work hands-on with internal teams and external partners to get the job done. travel to partner sites is required.
- Qualifications and Experiences
-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, industrialization, Electronics, or a related engineering field.
-10+ years of experience in designing and launching advanced production line.
-Proven experience as a strong people leader and mentor.
-Have average knowledge on the tests and automation.
-Deep CM/JDM/OEM Management Experience:
* A proven track record of developing and launching manufacturing processes directly with Contract Manufacturers (CM) and/or Joint Design Manufacturers (JDM).
* Experience in driving technical reviews, design for manufacturability (DFM), and cost negotiations with external partners.
* Ability to hold external partners accountable for performance, quality, and delivery timelines.
-Deep, hands-on expertise in:
* Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) at external partner sites.
* Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab).
-A hands-on, problem solver mentality. You own the problem and see it through.
-The ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, outsourced environment.
- Ideal, but not essential:
PMP certified
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrialization, Electronics, or related engineering field
- 10+ years experience designing and launching advanced production lines
- Proven experience as a people leader and mentor
- Experience with tests and automation (practical knowledge)
- Deep Contract Manufacturer (CM) / Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) / OEM management and production ramp experience
- Experience driving technical reviews, DFM, and cost negotiations with external partners
- Hands-on process validation experience (IQ/OQ/PQ) at external partner sites
- Expertise with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) and SPC
- Hands-on problem solver mentality and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, outsourced environment
- PMP certification
Dyson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dyson and has not been reviewed or approved by Dyson.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad, paired with company‑paid life and disability coverage, plus EAP, backup care, and wellness incentives. Employer‑funded healthcare dollars and premium‑discount or Lifestyle Spending Account options further enhance coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is consistently advertised on U.S. postings. This provides predictable retirement support across roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, commuter benefits, and notable product discounts supplement core coverage. Wellness incentives and a Lifestyle Spending Account expand lifestyle support beyond medical plans.
Dyson Insights
What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas
