About the Company
Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
About the Role
The role involves key accountabilities in strategic automation, technical excellence, operational engineering, team leadership, and budget management.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Automation & Project Leadership: Accountable for the development and execution of the plant's automation roadmap and digital transformation strategy. This includes identifying, prioritizing, and managing new automation projects, new product development, and cost reduction projects from conception through to full implementation and handover, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Technical Excellence & Innovation: Accountable for maintaining a high level of technical competency within the engineering department. This involves staying abreast of the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, introducing innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to optimize manufacturing processes and equipment. The role also includes managing and maintaining the technical standards of all engineering work and equipment.
- Operational & Production Engineering: Accountable for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of all manufacturing processes. This includes performing production capacity assessments to meet business demands and overseeing the Industrial Engineering function to optimize layouts, workflows, and productivity.
- Team Leadership & Development: Accountable for leading, mentoring, and developing the engineering team. This includes setting clear performance expectations, conducting performance reviews, and identifying training needs to ensure the team possesses the necessary skills to manage and maintain advanced automation systems.
- Budget & Resource Management: Accountable for managing the engineering department's budget, including capital expenditure for new projects and operational expenses. This involves meticulous planning, cost control, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Qualifications
- B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Physics, or related fields.
- At least 10 years of experience in the DD or Electronic field.
Required Skills
- DD Filtration manufacturing technology
- Costing skill
- Problem-solving skill
- Coaching Skill
- Data analysis and interpretation skill
- Project Management
- Digital Transform & Industrial 4.0
- Leadership Competence:
- Global business knowledge.
- Priority Setting, managing/measuring work
- Result-oriented.
- Innovation skill
Preferred Skills
- Strong leadership with cross-cultural knowledge
- Great communication skills and be able to work with multi-national people
- Presentation skill
- Fluent (verbal/written) English & Thai.
- Must have own car.