Global Module Equipment Development Manager

Maxeon Solar Technologies is a global leader in solar innovation. Built from 35 years of boundary-pushing solar innovation, Maxeon designs, manufactures, and sells industry-leading SunPower branded solar products. Maxeon is Powering Positive Change every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally.We push the boundaries, taking solar technology higher, faster, and farther than before.We hold ourselves to a higher standard, striving for the highest integrity, safety, and quality.We thrive together as a global team, embracing our diverse backgrounds to make a positive impact on the world.Join us in POWERING POSITIVE CHANGESUMMARY OF ROLEESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages a team of design and development engineers and provides the technical guidance to deliver projects that meet schedule and within budget.Own the automation roadmap based on factory needs and industry trends and innovationOwn the ROI analyses and budget for all projects.Ability to analyze factory needs using factory performance data and collect voice of customer project requests.Present projects proposal to steering committee and upper management.Deliver committed projects per schedule.Ensure appropriate monitoring, reporting systems and procedures are in place to meet objectives and timeline.Escalate timely and initiate alignment meetings when there is a stalemate/roadblock that requires higher-level management intervention/decision/risk buy.Sends regular high-level project updates to management and stakeholders with regard to project health, schedule, and issues on hand.**Supervision**: Provide direct reports with project objectives. Engaged in career development plans with direct reports and provides feedback on team performance against goals.**Delegating**: Able to structure very complex projects and direct multiple project leaders/supervisors concurrently.**RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:Educational Background**:BS in IE or mechanical design or robotics or another pertinent discipline. MS preferred.Tier 1 university.**Work Experience**:At least 10 years of experience working in equipment development in a manufacturing environment.Minimum 5 years of experience managing a team of design and development engineers.Strong background in industrial engineering and manufacturing metrics.Proven ability to build a strong and technically competent engineering team.Solar Module experience preferredBackground in Equipment/Line design, Project lead, Business Processes, IE, Sustaining.Background in Process troubleshooting and continuous improvement methods.Background in manufacturing performance metrics and industrial engineering.Proven track of development of complex factory line designs and equipment projects.Capable of cross-functional teamwork with RnD Dept, NPI, BOM cost dept, for new equipment, process development, or troubleshooting with local process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.Familiar with current trends in modern factory equipment and line design.A big plus would be experienced with big data and machine learnings and how to incorporate this into smart line design and equipment.Expertise with software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorksLean basics such as VSM, MUDA, 6M, PDCA, etcProject management skills.Ability to manage multiple projects.Work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, facilitating effective meetings, stakeholder management.Risk identification and mitigation.**Prioritization tools**:Zero-based budgeting (ZBB)Cost-benefit analysisAction priority matrixOverall, we are looking for a leader who is driven by curiosity and driven to deliver innovation and power positive change.OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION**Location of the job**: SG, Malacca Malaysia, or Ensenada, MXUp to 50 % of travel requiredEqual Employment Opportunity