Director Of Engineering (Product Engineering & Manufacturing Technology)

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Working place: Wiha Vietnam's office: Song Cong I Industrial Zone, Bach Quang Ward, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
A. Engineering Leadership and Department Management
Provide overall leadership, direction, and technical supervision to the Engineering Department.
Develop and implement engineering strategies, objectives, work plans, and operational priorities aligned with the Company's business and manufacturing requirements.
Organize and allocate engineering resources effectively to support new product development, existing product improvement, manufacturing operations, and technology enhancement initiatives.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability within the Engineering Department
Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate engineering personnel to strengthen technical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and overall team performance.
Establish and continuously improve engineering procedures, technical standards, and internal working practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability.
B. New Product Design and Development
Lead and oversee the technical aspects of new product design and development, including hand tools, pliers, bits, and other related products manufactured by Wiha Vietnam.
Work closely with the Project Manager, customers, and relevant stakeholders to understand product specifications, functional requirements, quality expectations, and technical constraints.
Evaluate product design concepts and technical feasibility, considering manufacturing capabilities, material requirements, tooling availability, production efficiency, and cost implications.
Direct the preparation, review, and approval of product designs, engineering drawings, technical specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and other relevant engineering deliverables.
Ensure that product designs are optimized for functionality, durability, manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
Provide technical direction and solutions to engineering challenges arising during product development, prototyping, testing, and trial production.
Lead the technical evaluation and validation of new products to ensure compliance with agreed specifications and quality requirements.
Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules agreed upon with the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
C. Existing Product Improvement and Engineering Change Management
Lead initiatives to improve existing products in terms of product performance, functionality, quality, durability, manufacturability, and production cost.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for product design optimization, material substitution, component standardization, and manufacturing simplification.
Collaborate with Production, Quality Control, and other relevant departments to identify recurring technical issues, product defects, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide technical analysis and develop effective engineering solutions to address product-related problems and customer concerns.
Establish and oversee a structured engineering change management process, ensuring that proposed modifications are properly evaluated, documented, validated, and approved before implementation.
Assess the implications of engineering changes on product quality, manufacturing processes, tooling, material requirements, production costs, and delivery schedules.
Ensure effective communication and implementation of approved engineering changes across relevant departments and external stakeholders.
D. Manufacturing Technology and Process Engineering
Lead the development, evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies and production processes.
Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, process stability, product quality, material utilization, and cost efficiency.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate manufacturing technologies, machinery, equipment, tooling, and process improvements to enhance the Company's technical capabilities.
Direct the engineering design, development, improvement, and technical evaluation of molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other production tooling, as applicable.
Collaborate with Production and Quality Control teams to analyze manufacturing problems, determine root causes, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, technical parameters, and engineering requirements to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency.
Lead technical initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing defects, production waste, cycle times, and operational costs.
Assess emerging manufacturing technologies and industry developments, and recommend suitable applications based on technical feasibility and expected business benefits.
Provide technical input for machinery, equipment, and technology investment proposals, including feasibility assessments and expected operational improvements.
E. Technical Documentation and Engineering Data Management
Establish, organize, and maintain a centralized and systematic technical documentation system covering all products manufactured by the Company, including both new and existing products.
Ensure the preparation, accuracy, completeness, and proper maintenance of engineering documentation, including:
Product designs, technical drawings, and specifications.
Bills of materials (BOMs) and material specifications.
Manufacturing process flows, technical parameters, and engineering work instructions.
Tooling, molds, dies, jigs, and fixture drawings and specifications.
Product testing, validation, and technical evaluation records.
Engineering change requests, change approvals, and revision histories.
Other relevant products and manufacturing technical records.
Develop and enforce standardized procedures for document creation, classification, numbering, review, approval, revision control, storage, and retrieval.
Ensure that technical documentation is properly maintained, regularly updated, and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
Implement effective document version control and traceability to ensure that Production, Quality Control, and other relevant departments consistently use the latest approved technical information.
Ensure that historical engineering records and superseded document versions are properly archived for traceability and future reference.
Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and controlled access of proprietary product designs, technical specifications, and other sensitive engineering information.
Evaluate and implement appropriate digital tools and systems to improve engineering data management, document control, and information sharing.
F. Technical Support for Product Industrialization and Mass Production
Provide engineering leadership and technical support throughout the product industrialization process, from prototype development and trial production to mass production readiness.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and relevant departments to ensure that product designs, manufacturing processes, tooling, and technical documentation are ready for production.
Lead the technical review and resolution of issues identified during prototyping, product testing, sample evaluation, and trial production.
Ensure that manufacturing processes are technically validated, adequately documented, and capable of consistently meeting product specifications and quality requirements.
Approve engineering-related deliverables and technical readiness within the department's scope of authority before transfer to mass production.
Provide ongoing engineering support to Production and Quality Control teams to resolve complex technical issues and maintain stable manufacturing operations.
G. Cross-Functional Collaboration and External Technical Coordination
Work closely with the Project Manager to align engineering activities, technical deliverables, resource availability, and completion milestones with overall project requirements.
Take ownership of technical decisions and engineering deliverables, while supporting the Project Manager in overall project coordination, progress monitoring, and stakeholder communication.
Collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Procurement, and other relevant departments to ensure effective implementation of engineering solutions and improvements.
Provide technical expertise and clarification in discussions with customers, including the parent company, affiliated companies, and third-party customers, as required.
Coordinate technical evaluations and discussions with external suppliers and partners, including providers of molds, tooling, jigs, fixtures, raw materials, and components.
Assess suppliers' technical capabilities and proposed engineering solutions to ensure compatibility with product requirements and manufacturing needs.
Facilitate timely resolution of technical issues involving internal departments, customers, and external partners.
Support management in technical assessments, feasibility studies, and strategic decisions relating to product development and manufacturing capabilities.
H. Quality, Cost Optimization, and Continuous Improvement
Promote a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement throughout the Engineering Department.
Establish appropriate engineering standards, review mechanisms, and technical controls to minimize design errors and manufacturing-related risks.
Collaborate with Quality Control and Production teams to improve product quality, reduce defect rates, and strengthen process reliability.
Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives without compromising product functionality, quality, or customer requirements.
Monitor engineering performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable technical standards, workplace safety requirements, and Company policies.