Production Engineering (PE) Manager

Job Description

• Lead and manage Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Utility activities to ensure stable and efficient plant operations.
• Manage engineering activities, including process improvement, tooling, equipment, and new project development.
• Monitor and improve line rejection, machine downtime, equipment reliability, and maintenance performance.
• Manage plant utilities, including electricity, water, compressed air, HVAC, boiler, chiller, and other facility utilities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance, utility management, energy saving, and continuous improvement programs.
• Prepare and control department budget, maintenance costs, utility costs, and improvement projects.
• Lead innovation, productivity improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, legal, and company regulations.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate team members within PE, Maintenance, and Utility.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a managerial/supervisory position in a Japanese automotive manufacturing company.
• Strong experience in Production Engineering, Maintenance, Utility, and Facility Management.
• Experienced in machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and equipment improvement.
• Strong knowledge of productivity improvement, cost reduction, and energy saving.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to manage budget, projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Japanese or English communication skills will be an advantage.