Technical Manager (LED)

Our client is a foreign-invested company, now looking fora Technical Manager (LED, 2.000 USD, ID19652):

• Define, implement, and continuously improve engineering systems, KPIs, workflows, and documentation standards to ensure consistency, traceability, and technical integrity across all engineering activities.
• ​​​​Establish disciplined engineering practices, including document control, version management, and data accuracy across drawings, specifications, and technical files.
• Own the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of all Bills of Materials (BOMs) within ERP or centralized data systems, ensuring correct structure, version control, and alignment with production and procurement needs.
• Review, approve, and control all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring full documentation, clear cross-functional communication, and correct implementation into manufacturing.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, PMC, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical issues, improve product manufacturability, and provide timely engineering support for daily factory operations.
• Lead root cause analysis for product-related issues (mechanical, electronic, performance, or build quality) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive product cost reduction through design optimization, alternative material evaluation, structural improvements, and engineering-led value engineering initiatives.
• Continuously improve product manufacturability through DFM (Design for Manufacturing) practices and engineering efficiency enhancements.
• Coordinate with Headquarters and R& teams on new product design and development, ensuring complete technical transfer, prototype builds, design validation, and engineering readiness for mass production.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype approval, pilot builds, verification phases, manufacturability assessment, and smooth handover to stable production.
• Oversee and conduct product testing, verification, and sample evaluation, including performance testing, reliability checks, and engineering approval prior to mass production release.
• Ensure full compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements before product approval.
• Manage all product certifications and approvals (UL, ETL, CE, Energy Star, and other applicable standards), including documentation preparation, sample submission, coordination with external laboratories, and timely renewals.
• Lead technical coordination across departments, ensuring alignment on engineering priorities and timely escalation and resolution of issues impacting quality, cost, or delivery.
• Initially work independently to establish the engineering function, with responsibility to build and develop the engineering team as the organization grows.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned by the Directors, including support for audits, customer requirements, strategic initiatives, or special technical projects.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in LED lighting products, electronic lighting devices, or related electronic manufacturing engineering.
• At least 3–5 years in an engineering leadership or technical management role (team size not critical).
• Direct and practical experience with LED lamps/lighting products is mandatory.