Job Description
Position: Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MSE)
Working locationMetropolitan – 235 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, HCMC
Working time: Full-time from Monday to Friday
The Principal Manufacturing System Engineer will be responsible to develop and implement foundational capabilities in Quality, Lean, Industrial Engineering, and Garment Engineering across s APAC supplier base. This role is pivotal in driving quality and manufacturing efficiency within the manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: Lead to build strategy and execution plan for Apparel and Accessories Quality, Lean, Industrial Engineering, and Garment Engineering principles within s manufacturing partner base to elevate their capabilities.
- Partnership: Collaborate with the Product Risk Engineering, Senior Manager, Manufacturing System Engineering and Advance Manufacturing Engineering teams to align and drive s strategic manufacturing goals and continuous improvement objectives and to support the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies that enhances foundational capabilities and connect the dots to s overall enterprise strategy and business goals.
- Product Risk Assessment: Build a strong partnership with s Product Risk Engineering and Product Creation teams, to deploy s product performance standards and lead the standardization of manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across s APAC partner base.
- Manufacturing Readiness: Build rigor in manufacturing integration process, leveraging engineering tools and best practices with quality/process engineering to mitigate risk at production.
- Manufacturing Execution: Operate with world-class production quality engineering processes to assure perfect product is made right at the first time.
- Manufacturing Efficiency: Drive strategic roadmap to improve overall efficiency of s factory partners.
- Inspections & Audits: Continuously elevate the game in product inspection and audits and drive confluence with MSE teams and Issue Management team and s Manufacturing leadership.
- Marketplace Feedback: Incorporate consumer feedback based on in-market product quality, and lessons applied to future product/manufacturing improvements.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and their impact on manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for process improvements, leveraging Industrial Engineering methodologies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Oversee the application of Garment Engineering principles to innovate and standardize manufacturing processes, improving product quality and consistency.
- Work closely with the Director, Manufacturing & System Engineering to align initiatives with s broader strategic roadmap for in-region manufacturing.
- Support the introduction of new technologies and processes, ensuring they are effectively integrated and aligned with foundational capabilities.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within the team and across the global supplier base, promoting a culture of innovation and learning.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, with a strong background in Quality, Industrial Engineering, Lean, and Garment Engineering.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Expertise in process engineering and the ability to analyze and improve complex manufacturing processes.
- A solid understanding of manufacturing technologies and automation, with experience in integrating new technologies into existing systems.
- Proficiency in GSD and background in factory capacity planning & management.
- Experience in deploying and sustaining Continuous Improvement Methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and organizational levels.
- A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications in relevant disciplines are preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
- Full salary during probation period
- Full insurance package as required by law
- 1-year labor contract
- Opportunity to work in a multinational environment
Desired Attributes:
- A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering tangible results in manufacturing environments.
- A commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with a passion for innovation and excellence.
- The ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- A commitment to staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in manufacturing systems engineering.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies used in manufacturing systems engineering.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
