Manager - Headgear Engineering

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly capable and driven Manager, Headgear Engineering to join our expanding Engineering teams in Senai/Tebrau, Johor.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a major manufacturing expansion, with new plants coming online and increasing operational complexity. You will lead engineering capability across sites, drive transformation initiatives, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth expansion journey with multiple new plants

• Lead end-to-end engineering transformation across sites

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives at scale

• Work with regional and global stakeholders across engineering and product teams

• Build and shape high-performing teams and culture

Let’s Talk about the Role & Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Excellence

• Lead implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation

• Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle time optimisation

• Conduct bottleneck analysis (OEE, takt time, line balancing, capacity planning)

• Deliver continuous improvement (CIP) and cost-saving initiatives

Site Leadership & Governance

• Establish strong operational cadence (daily/weekly/monthly reviews, tier meetings)

• Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) with clear ownership

• Make sound decisions balancing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people

• Support governance across multiple plants within the Ipark Campus.

Engineering, Validation & Compliance

• Lead equipment qualification and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Ensure compliance with QMS standards (CAPA, deviations, change control)

• Drive audit readiness and regulatory compliance

• Support introduction of new equipment and technologies

People & Culture

• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Develop team capability through coaching and structured training

• Lead diverse engineering teams and strengthen cross-functional collaboration

Digital, Data & Automation

• Promote use of MES/ERP systems for traceability and reporting

• Leverage data (Excel, Power BI, KPIs) for performance improvements

• Champion automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives

Safety

• Partner closely with HSE to ensure full compliance with OH&S standards

• Drive closure of existing safety gaps and enhance safe work practices

Key Metrics/ Focus Areas

• Deliver site transformation projects focused on Lean material and process flow

• Improve OEE (quality, availability, performance) across operations

• Establish optimal cycle times across products and processes

• Lead equipment qualification and ramp-up for new facilities

• Deliver measurable efficiency and cost improvements

Let’s Talk About Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

• 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering (high-volume environments)

• Strong expertise in process improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma

• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams

• Hands-on experience with automation and manufacturing systems

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

• Experience in medical device, FMCG, or food manufacturing (GMP environment)

• MBA or advanced qualification (advantageous but not essential)

Technical Expertise:

• Six Sigma tools: DMAIC, DOE, MSA

• Process validation & equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• QMS systems: CAPA, deviations, change control

• Data-driven decision-making and KPI management

• CAPEX/OPEX planning and resource management

Nice to have:

• MES/ERP systems (BOM, routings, traceability)

• Data tools (Excel, Power BI)

• Automation / Industry 4.0 (PLC/HMI, sensors, connectivity)

• Digital SOPs and training systems

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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.