Engineering Project Lead

at  Linxens

The evolution of technology across the security and identity markets is both deep and never-ending. This is why Linxens ceaselessly invents new technical solutions and has a continuous-improvement program in place at all levels of the company.
Working for Linxens means having the chance to be a part of this innovation!
At Linxens, our employees’ know-how is what makes it possible for us to continually reinvent ourselves as a company and satisfy our customers’ needs. This means that our customers, in turn, can continue to move forward and evolve in their respective business domains, now and in the future. And this is why we invest so much energy in helping our employees hone and expand their skills.
Working for Linxens means investing in your future.
Our growth is creating great opportunities!
Here is a description of the role we are opening:
Your mission:
Part of our Global Engineering organization, each Engineering Project Leader (EPL) is in charge of leading engineering activities for multiple product development projects, whether they involve a new product or major changes impacting the manufacturing solution.
Each EPL oversees the development or upgrade of manufacturing processes and equipment. His/her role will encompass the entire project lifecycle, from project initiation (including team setup and quoting) to the end of ramp-up (at the conclusion of industrialization). In this capacity, he/she will synthesize and report on team results and achievements, serving as the engineering representative in the project core team and owning all engineering outputs.

Here are the main responsibilities:

• Drive the engineering plan creation and lead the engineering activities for assigned project development.
• Set up, manage, and motivate the engineering project team to ensure effective teamwork and optimal individual performance.
• Review and confirm the feasibility of project goals with your engineering team, identifying potential bottlenecks, suggesting optimizations, and proposing alternative approaches to achieve project success.
• Execute the engineering plan, including manufacturing concept setup, design, integration, verification, validation (including tests, simulations, qualification), ramp-up support, and handover to Operations.
• Ensure project goals and objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, senior leadership, and other departments within the organization, communicating regularly on project progress, risks, and achievements.
• Independently evaluate and rate the level of risk and escalate blocking points to the management board when needed.
• Be responsible for releasing the production line (installed in the plant and qualified) to the operations team.

Joining our team as an Engineering Project Lead presents an exciting opportunity to take your engineering expertise to the next level. In this role, you will lead multiple Engineering project teams, have the autonomy to challenge project goals, provide innovative solutions, and drive the success of product development projects. You will be at the forefront of developing and upgrading manufacturing processes and equipment, making a direct impact on the organization’s overall operations.

Your profile:

• Engineering or Master’s degree
• 5 to 10 years’ experience as the lead of industrialization process or product R&D lead position
• Knowledge of technical concept related to product development, quality control processes and procedures and Engineering processes
• Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, conflict management, analytical skills & problem-solving skills
• Project Management certification (PMI, PRINCE2 etc.) is a plus
• English fluent, any other language would be a plus (Thai, French, Chinese and German)

If you like having an impact on wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Drive the engineering plan creation and lead the engineering activities for assigned project development.
• Set up, manage, and motivate the engineering project team to ensure effective teamwork and optimal individual performance.
• Review and confirm the feasibility of project goals with your engineering team, identifying potential bottlenecks, suggesting optimizations, and proposing alternative approaches to achieve project success.
• Execute the engineering plan, including manufacturing concept setup, design, integration, verification, validation (including tests, simulations, qualification), ramp-up support, and handover to Operations.
• Ensure project goals and objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, senior leadership, and other departments within the organization, communicating regularly on project progress, risks, and achievements.
• Independently evaluate and rate the level of risk and escalate blocking points to the management board when needed.
• Be responsible for releasing the production line (installed in the plant and qualified) to the operations team