Our client, a global leader in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions serving mission‑critical applications across semiconductor, industrial, medical, and data center sectors, is seeking a high‑caliber professional to join as Vice President of External Manufacturing, based in Singapore.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The job holder is a strategic and operational leader responsible for managing the company's global outsourced manufacturing network across magnetics, cables, SMT boards, PCBA, and full turnkey system box build. The role drives end-to-end performance across external partners, ensuring best-in-class execution in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness while enabling scalable growth and strong customer outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead strategy, governance, and execution of the global outsourced manufacturing network
Build and develop a high-performing team with strong regional presence near key partners (China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, US, Mexico)
Drive operational excellence across all partners in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Establish robust KPI systems, executive business reviews, and performance scorecards
Ensure readiness for new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and volume ramps
Optimize manufacturing network footprint, capacity, and cost structure
Drive supplier and partner continuous improvement, including yield, OEE, and cycle time improvements
Partner closely with engineering, quality, sourcing, and supply chain to improve manufacturability and system performance
Lead recovery and turnaround actions for underperforming partners through structured improvement plans

SKILLS:

Strong financial and business acumen, linking operational performance to margin and growth
Expertise in KPI-driven management systems and standardized operating disciplines
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong communication, leadership, and executive stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization

REQUIREMENTS:

MBA/Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or related field
15+ years of manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including outsourced or contract manufacturing
Deep expertise in electronics manufacturing including SMT, PCBA, magnetics, cable assemblies, and system integration
Proven track record managing global EMS partners and complex supply chains in high-mix, high-reliability environments
Demonstrated success in operational excellence transformation (quality, delivery, cost, productivity)
Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, and scaling manufacturing operations across regions
Strong leadership experience in Asia-based manufacturing environments preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a standard office environment
Travel required approximately 40% of time both domestic and international.
Extensive international travel and hands-on engagement at external manufacturing partner sites.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain strong on-site presence to drive performance, build partnerships, and ensure operational alignment

Interested candidates, please Click apply or email your CV to: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Jennifer Tho

Gemini Personnel Pte Ltd

UEN Number: 201001203C

EA License number: 23S2015 | EA Registration number: R24120181

VP External Manufacturing (Global)