Engineering Manager/Technical Service Manager

<h2 style="text-align:center;">About Kitron</h2><p>Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.</p><h2 style="text-align:center;">Our values</h2><figure data-alignment="left" class="relative" style="width:fit-content;margin-left:0px;margin-right:auto;"><img src="https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture/image_uploads/c266cac1-5782-4f22-83b6-08e2d59f0239/original.png" alt="Values picture vertical USA.png" title="" data-alignment="left"></figure><hr><p><strong>Location: </strong>Senai<br></p><h3><strong>Job Description:</strong></h3><p><span>Technical Manager is responsible for the technical aspects of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards. They lead technical teams, provide guidance on process improvement, oversee quality assurance, manage new product introductions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span><strong>1. Technical Services:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Oversee technical processes related to product management, process optimization, equipment maintenance, and test development services.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Evaluate and implement new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure technical requirements are met and address any technical issues that arise.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Provide technical leadership and support to internal teams and customers, resolving complex technical issues and driving innovation.</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span><strong>2. Product Technical Development and Implementation:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ensure the development of tests and required equipment to meet customer requirements and internal policies and procedures.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality in compliance with quality procedures, customer requirements, and legal standards.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Develops and ensure the plans for regular maintenance of all equipment (as per suppliers' and local requirements) are implemented to minimize equipment idle time and component losses.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Manage customer communication and evaluate change orders and new requests to ensure technical changes are implemented effectively.</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span><strong>3. Process Efficiency:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for performance and overall efficiency, conducting regular reviews and analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Develop and execute plans for cost-effective equipment replacements and investments to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and support business growth objectives.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Lead the development of strategies for technological development to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ensure effective implementation of efficiency improvement programs and plans, optimizing processes and allocating resources effectively.</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span><strong>4. Budget and Resource Management:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Prepare departmental budgets in alignment with organizational goals and recommend approval by the general manager.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ensure that departmental activities are in line with the budget, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing cost-effectiveness.</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Manage investment planning and implementation, including equipment replacement, technology upgrades, and skill development initiatives.</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph&qu