Engineering Manager

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The Manager- Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of the Engineering Department ensuring alignment with company objectives and the OEM-driven business model. This role oversees all engineering activities ensuring delivery of high-quality reliable and cost-effective solutions while fostering a culture of excellence accountability and customer-centric execution. Define and execute the Engineering Department strategy aligned with overall business goals and OEM plug-and-play integration model ensuring scalability flexibility and rapid deployment capabilities. Establish departmental objectives KPIs and performance metrics for teams and individuals with clear tracking mechanisms and periodic performance reviews. Represent the Engineering function to senior management OEMs distributors and international partners effectively communicating technical direction progress and risks. Foster a culture of technical excellence ownership accountability and continuous improvement through structured processes training and leadership engagement. Oversee all engineering projects ensuring delivery on time within budget and to required quality standards through effective planning and governance. Manage multiple parallel programs in high-pressure fast-paced environments while maintaining prioritization and resource optimization. Proactively identify and resolve technical and execution challenges to meet program milestones minimizing risks and delays. Ensure all engineering processes workflows and procedures are efficient standardized and compliant with internal policies and industry best practices. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and automotive standards (APQP PPAP FMEA Control Plans) across all projects. Maintain high standards of quality reliability and regulatory compliance across all engineering deliverables through audits and validation processes. Oversee engineering documentation (drawings BOMs ECNs specifications test reports) to ensure accuracy traceability and compliance with internal and external requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs distributors suppliers and global partners to support collaboration and business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Design Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing and executive leadership to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Lead joint project execution with international stakeholders and group companies ensuring clear communication and coordination across regions. Lead mentor and develop multicultural and multinational engineering teams fostering collaboration and high performance. Hire train and build engineering capabilities to meet current and future business needs including succession planning and skill development. Empower teams through a culture of responsibility accountability and customer focus encouraging ownership at all levels. Manage engineering budgets and ensure cost-effective project execution through careful planning and financial oversight. Monitor project status track progress against milestones and report to senior management with clear insights and recommendations. Ensure effective resource planning and allocation across programs to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines. Develop and implement engineering processes procedures and best practices to standardize operations and improve consistency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency quality and performance using data-driven approaches. Align engineering operations with the companys OEM-after-OEM delivery model emphasizing speed simplicity and repeatability. Oversee the engineering process at each stage and milestone across all projects ensuring visibility and control over project status. Report regularly to management on project status proactively resolve challenges and hold full accountability for overall engineering department performance and outcomes. Engage suppliers for prototyping tooling manufacturing PPAP activities testing and technical problem resolution. Support the development of a diversified manufacturing footprint beyond China through technical evaluations and supplier capability assessments. INTERNAL Top management Design QA/ R&D Quality Supply Chain Sales Finance HR & Admin EXTERNAL Customers Contractor Subcontractor and Suppliers All the engineering activities and related cost consulting the management JOB SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATION Masters degree / Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or any engineering related course MINIMUM WORKING EXPERIENCE Over All: 15 minimum yrs. Automotive (Up Stream): 15 yrs. Middle East: yrs. Similar Position Minimum: 10 yrs. OTHER HARD SKILL REQUIREMENT (TECHNICAL AND EDUCATION) SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE Drive innovation through new engineering concepts technologies and continuous product