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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing - Taiwanese Speaking - 19092
Job Description
Reporting to Management, you’ll be joining a growing firm with a fantastic reputation. While being extremely stable, they are going through a significant growth period and are looking for individuals who shine during these times.
Our client has a strong focus on research and development and specializes in coating technologies, across various industries. They have state-of-the-art facilities, loaded with equipment you’ll be able to get your hands on. They have a track record of empowering their team to think creatively, challenge conventions, and contribute to meaningful projects that have a global impact, so if that’s you…please read on…
Lead Mechanical Engineer responsibilities:
The ideal candidate has experience in setting up manufacturing facilities, particularly in extrusion, flexographic printing, or winding processes. Â Â You will also be responsible for hiring and leading a team from Taiwan to build, update, and install equipment across our global sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Facility Setup:
- Lead the planning, design, and setup of manufacturing facilities worldwide.
- Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment at various international locations.
- Ensure all equipment and processes comply with safety and regulatory standards in each country.
- Recruit and manage a team of skilled professionals from Taiwan.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
- Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment across multiple locations.
- Coordinate with Taiwanese suppliers and vendors for equipment procurement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Facilitate effective communication between local and Taiwanese teams.
- Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans for each facility.
- Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary.
- Report regularly to senior management on project status.
- Travel extensively to manufacturing facilities in the USA, Middle East, India, and other locations as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (PEng an asset) Â
- 7+ years of experience in setting up manufacturing facilities.
- Experience in extrusion, flexographic printing, or winding processes an asset
- Fluency in Taiwanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent project management abilities.
- Familiarity with international manufacturing standards and regulations.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50%)Â
- Base salary ranging from $125,000-$165,000, with bonus and benefits. Â
- Opportunity to lead significant international projects with a high level of autonomy.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over a decade of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. He is an enthusiastic supporter of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, where he sits on the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast, coaches his son’s tee-ball and soccer teams, and enjoys hockey, golf, cycling, baseball, basketball, tennis and skiing.
