Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing (China)

Are you an experienced Engineering Team Leader seeking a new and exciting challenge in the manufacturing industry?Do you want to make a real difference to Australian farmers through your work?We have an exciting opportunity based in China.Clipex, an Australian family-owned company and a world leader in fencing and stockyard systems, is seeking an Engineer with a strong manufacturing background to oversee the local team in Ningbo, China. Founded in 2007, Clipex has evolved beyond fencing, providing innovative animal handling solutions that aid rural Australians and global communities. We are driven by our values and pride ourselves on exceptional customer service.Why Clipex

• Join an Australian, family-owned business with a global impact
• Be part of a company that prioritises values and people
• Contribute to significant advances in animal handling and permanent yard systems

Role OverviewAs a Senior Engineer and Team Leader within the CLIPEX global group, you will be responsible for overseeing a locally based, small Engineering and Quality Assurance team in China. Based in China, this hands-on role involves managing steel fabrication drawing documents, generating working drawings for daily operations, designing production line improvements and overseeing QA processes in line with worlds best practice.Key responsibilities of Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing

• Liaise with stakeholders to drive system & process improvements
• Oversee workflow and output for the local team, collaborating with global stakeholders
• Partner with IP creators, Production, Plant GM, suppliers
• Lead production line improvements and product cost reductions, focusing on QA enhancements
• Lean & Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate

• 10 years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing organisation exceeding A$50 million turnover
• Solid competency in hands-on designing with SolidWorks
• Essential innovative design capacity and experience in production line improvement design
• Experience in steel fabrication drawing document management
• Team management and QA process adherence skills
• Experience working within a multinational
• Knowledge of production automation
• Implementation of drawing security and data integrity systems
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• Bachelor's degree in project management (favourable)
• Experience in Western manufacturing and engineering processes and methods is important
• Cultural understanding is essential and Chinese language skills are highly beneficial
• Six Sigma/Lean/CI

What's on Offer

• Accommodation and car included
• Relocation expenses considered
• Exciting position with an opportunity to make real improvements
• Join a rapidly growing local family-owned business that is a world leader in its field
• Work for a business that looks after its people and is truly driven by its values

If this role appeals to you, please APPLY today