Principal Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our Microsoft Devices Operations team in Hanoi, Vietnam. This role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced production lines and automation systems to enhance manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, with significant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced production lines and automation systems.
• Drive cost and cycle time reductions, ensuring supplier performance and compliance.
• Embed AI-driven initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams to validate product designs for manufacturability and sustainability.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement continuous improvements across global manufacturing sites.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years experience in a manufacturing environment/repair.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in a manufacturing environment /repair.
• Solid technical aptitude and experience with enclosure and mechanical assembly related manufacturing process.
• Demonstrated ability in product and statistical process control, MSA/GRR, part characterization, structured problem solving, root cause and defect/failure analysis, FMEA, DOE, FEA, reliability testing, core and advanced metrology, statistical data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment/repair.
• Experience leveraging manufacturing data and field return data to identify design and assembly issues and subsequently drive continuous quality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Mandarin and Vietnamese will be a plus.
• Experience with high accuracy automation system development and qualification.
• Experience with design and implementation of AI/ML predictive models and remote monitoring for operational efficiency and risk reduction.