Manufacturing Engineering & Automation Manager

If you are a ENGINEERING professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Nilai, Negeri Sembilan location; you will be responsible to improve the manufacturing processes, production layouts and material flow of our manufacturing plant through automation and/or engineering solutions. Join our growing team!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Supervise and manage a team of manufacturing and automation engineers.
• Develop, design, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Develop manufacturing automation, equipment and tools roadmap for the manufacturing site, define CAPEX budgets, monitor, report and control expenditure of the budget
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Project manage design and implementation of new equipment, automation solutions and special tools.
• Coordinate and manage engineering projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related, quality-related and safety-related problems. Implement engineering and process controls for sustainability of manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance.
• Train and mentor engineering staff, providing guidance and professional development.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on engineering activities and project status.
• Support new product development and new product, equipment introduction processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing, automation technologies and industry trends

Who You Are:

You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You build immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations. You actively listen and check for understanding. You continually scan the environment for technology breakthroughs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 5 – 10 years of related experience in Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, including experience with Lean, Six Sigma and ERP system
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, problem solving techniques, automation, digitialization and project management. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master Degree and/or Bachelor’s in a Mechanical, Electro Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent
• Excellent analytic, communication, presentation and facilitation/training skills
• Must possess strong leadership and communication skills and be able to influence people when planning and facilitating continuous improvement projects.
• Communication, confrontation and negotiation skills are critical.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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