About this role
Job Location: Shenzhen, China About the role This Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the manufacturing engineering team in China and provide process standards and technical support to factories in Africa. This role will champion design-for-manufacturability, new product introduction (NPI), and operational excellence—building a scalable, cost-effective global manufacturing platform to enable the delivery of millions of off-grid energy products that empower underserved communities. Process Development & NPI Lead the development and validation of new technologies, materials, processes, equipment, and products. Develop new product process routes and manufacturing platforms, and effectively enable domestic contract manufacturers and overseas factories. Participate in early-stage product development to assess equipment requirements, process flows, and parameters; drive R&D-manufacturing alignment through DFM to shorten the NPI cycle. Identify potential risks in new process development, establish a tiered risk control mechanism, and drive closed-loop solutions. Mass Production Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate quality risks. Increase automation levels to ensure high process consistency and reliability, achieving cost reduction and operational efficiency. Lead and implement continuous improvement projects to deliver measurable results. Collaborate effectively with Quality, R&D, and Project teams to resolve critical technical issues. Apply engineering methodologies (e.g., SPC, DOE, FMEA) to analyze production anomalies and develop sustainable corrective actions. Execute TRN/ECN/PCN change notifications in a timely and compliant manner. System & Workflow Manage secondary development of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and leverage production data for analysis and decision-making. Develop standardized process documentation, including PFMEA, process flow charts, SOPs, and control plans. Ensure all team outputs follow industry-standard engineering practices and workflows. Team Management Lead and manage a high-potential manufacturing engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and results-driven execution. Define clear individual and team goals with measurable KPIs. Build a robust talent pipeline through internal development and strategic hiring to enhance overall team capability. Conduct regular technical review meetings to align on process development plans and drive task execution to completion.