Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or Continuous Improvement professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our Rayong Plant, as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead Manufacturing Engineering initiatives across Compressor Manufacturing operations. This role oversees Process Engineering, Project & Equipment Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), Automation, Digitalization, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Cost Reduction programs. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will partner closely with plant leadership to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity and quality, expand manufacturing capacity, and execute the plant's 3–5-year transformation roadmap to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering organization including Process, Project, Equipment, NPI and CI engineers.
• Drive automation, digitalization, AI and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, line transformation and productivity improvement programs.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), PPAP, pilot runs and manufacturing readiness.
• Improve OEE, cycle time, changeover, labor productivity, FPY and scrap performance.
• Deliver annual cost reduction and EX120/CORA project savings.
• Develop manufacturing standards, process capability and technical competency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, AME and Global Engineering teams.
• Build and execute a 3–5-year manufacturing transformation roadmap.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Productivity: OEE, Cycle Time Reduction, Man-hour/Compressor Improvement
• Quality: FPY, Internal PPM, Scrap Cost Reduction, Process Defect Reduction
• Cost: Automation Savings, Localization Savings, Project ROI Achievement
• Delivery: NPI On-Time Launch, Line Readiness, Project Milestone Completion
• People: Team Development, Succession Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration
• Digitalization: Automation Deployment, AI Applications, Smart Factory Initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with at least 3 years in leadership role.
• Strong background in automation, process improvement, capital projects and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Thai, verbally and in writing.
• Legal authorization to work in Thailand – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads