Global Vice President - Manufacturing Engineering

This is a high-impact role for a visionary leader who thrives in a global, fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence through advanced manufacturing engineering.

Major responsibilities shall include and not limit to the following:

• Be responsible for strengthening and standardizing manufacturing engineering capabilities and processes (bill of process) across our global footprint and implement best practices across all regions.
• Lead the Global ME Center and the Regional ME organizations
• Develop and execute a global manufacturing engineering strategy to optimize performance, efficiency, and automation across all regions.
• Rapidly strengthen manufacturing engineering capabilities e.g. stamping, moulding, automation.
• Lead the implementation of advanced automation technologies to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure consistency in processes, tools, and methodologies across all locations, driving continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead NPI from RFQ, DFM, Tooling, Automation to Industrialization
• Work closely with Sales, Product Development, operations, and other stakeholders to support the concept of “Build to Specs” and Design-In, also enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global manufacturing engineering team, ensuring knowledge transfer and skills development.
• Optimize stamping and moulding operations, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and drive cost reductions.

Requirement:

• 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering leadership within the automotive industry.
• Proven track record of building and transforming global manufacturing engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in stamping, moulding, and automation technologies.
• Experience managing multi-regional teams with a focus on emerging markets.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma will be a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and execution skills.
• Technical background in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred).
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.