Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Rayong

• Develop and implement comprehensive manufacturing strategies that optimise plant footprints and drive successful new programme launches within Thailand’s metal production sector.
• Oversee the execution of all local programmes in strict accordance with established standards, ensuring flawless launches by adhering to advanced manufacturing engineering deliverables.
• Design competitive, efficient, and safe manufacturing processes that consistently deliver superior results to customers while maintaining compliance with industry best practices.
• Lead regular reviews of programme deliverables with manufacturing engineering teams to ensure consistent application of standards across all projects.
• Coordinate key programme reviews with country or regional directors, preparing detailed presentations for leadership sign-off as required by product launch protocols.
• Support commercial teams during early project phases by reviewing capital expenditure investments for new quotes and preparing comprehensive quote packages.
• Continuously update and analyse manufacturing unit footprints to identify opportunities for improved competitiveness through value stream flow studies.
• Collaborate closely with continuous improvement teams on best practice initiatives aimed at operational excellence and waste elimination throughout the production process.
• Foster team development by building strong succession plans, creating individual development plans for subordinates, and actively promoting people engagement within the department.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations by conducting risk assessments, participating in HSE meetings, and promoting a culture of safety awareness.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering—preferably mechanical, industrial or chemical engineering—with a solid academic foundation relevant to advanced manufacturing environments.
• At least 10 years’ experience within the industry; automotive sector experience is highly desirable for understanding complex production requirements.
• Proven expertise in welding production technology is essential for overseeing technical aspects of metal fabrication processes.
• Experience with CNC or robotic programming (Fanuc) as well as vision systems would be considered advantageous for process automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in product design, assembly process development, layout planning—including greenfield/brownfield site development—and equipment specification management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of takt time analysis, line balancing methods, shop floor control systems, injection moulding processes, value stream mapping, roll throughput yield calculations, and quality systems implementation.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required to facilitate effective communication across global teams; strong command of office software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio is expected.
• Ability to calculate robot/machine cycle times accurately while considering ergonomic factors related to loading/unloading parts into machinery.
• Solid understanding of plant layout design principles coupled with practical experience managing capital budgets for plant installations under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills—particularly in technical leadership—enabling you to develop tactical plans aligned with strategic objectives while working effectively within matrix organisations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader committed to operational excellence through continuous improvement and employee empowerment. Their dedication to providing flexible working opportunities ensures that every team member can achieve a healthy work-life balance tailored to their needs. The company invests heavily in professional development through structured training programmes designed to keep skills sharp amid evolving industry demands. Employees benefit from generous pension contributions alongside comprehensive health and safety initiatives that create a secure workplace environment. The culture here is built on collaboration—knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level so that everyone can contribute meaningfully towards shared goals. With a focus on inclusivity and supportive leadership practices rooted in empathy and respect for individual growth journeys, this is an ideal place for those who want their work to have lasting impact both inside the organisation and beyond.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in advanced manufacturing engineering management to the next level while making a real difference within an industry-leading organisation, this opportunity awaits your application!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge starts here.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551