Senior / Intermediate Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Technical Decision Owner

• Lead management of technical deviations and non-conforming parts arising from manufacturing processes and supplier inputs.
• Take independent and well-founded technical decisions regarding the acceptance, rework, deviation, or rejection of parts, including high-cost-impact decisions such as scrapping large batches.
• Ensure all technical decisions are timely, thoroughly documented, and compliant with company standards, customer requirements, legal regulations, and ISO norms.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and R&D to perform root cause analyses and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Continuously improve technical decision workflows, safety instructions, and standard operating procedures to enhance operational excellence.
• Support to Exploration Business, Competitor Insight & Future Product Development

• Provide strategic support through competitor analysis, reverse engineering activities, on-site field visits, and direct customer interactions, enabling tailored product offerings.
• Develop deep technical and market insights in key areas such as Diamond Tools, In-The-Hole (ITH) applications, and related product domains.
• Contribute decisively to defining and validating products designed "In China for China," addressing specific APAC market needs.
• Assist in driving innovation for new product lines, balancing premium quality with cost-competitive solutions.
• Share up-to-date market and technical knowledge with cross-functional teams to guide product strategy effectively.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance robustness across production engineering processes.
• Champion digitalization projects and adoption of new engineering tools and technologies to modernize operations.
• Embrace the "Dare to Think New" mindset by proactively challenging existing practices and proposing practical innovations that yield measurable benefits.
• Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities strictly adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and established safety standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to 5S workplace organization principles, and safety best practices.
• Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management to support overall departmental objectives and company goals.

• Provide hands-on production and factory engineering support focusing on Bill of Materials (BOM), routing, and Master Data management to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Support the qualification of customers and facilitate the regionalization strategy to enhance market penetration and responsiveness.
• Conduct proactive training sessions and inspections (e.g., outside diameter rework and site visits) to ensure product reliability and operational excellence.
• Drive local development and sourcing efforts for diamond and "In-The-Hole" tools tailored specifically for the Chinese market.
• Anticipate and address potential resource gaps proactively to minimize the need for management escalation in technical matters.

• Strategic Impact: Act as a critical bridge between global R&D and the APAC region, directly influencing the success of the regionalization strategy and making measurable contributions to company growth.
• Autonomy & Visibility: Operate with considerable local ownership and decision-making authority, solving complex technical challenges with a visible impact and preventing unnecessary managerial interventions.
• Market-Focused Growth: Gain comprehensive experience by working end-to-end on initiatives that support the "In China, For China" project, broadening your expertise in local sourcing, product development, and customer engagement in a dynamic market environment.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with preference given to candidates with a background in mining or exploration.
• Between 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or an industrial engineering environment, demonstrating strong technical decision-making capabilities that affect cost, quality, and delivery.
• Hands-on knowledge in product engineering, production support, industrial quality control, BOM, routing, and master data management.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and machine reprogramming is highly valued; experience in diamond tool development, powder sourcing, and recipe management is particularly desirable.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to make structured, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills in English and the local language, facilitating collaboration with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern digital tools to support engineering and data management tasks.
• Demonstrated autonomy, accountability, and ownership of technical decisions, comfortable managing difficult but necessary choices independently.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach driven by continuous improvement and strong safety awareness.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, coordinating effectively between local and global stakeholders.
• Lean mindset and dedication to maintaining exemplary safety standards and workplace organization (5S).

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