Regional Engineering Lead

Regional Engineering Lead (APAC)

Industry:
Water, Hygiene & Industrial Solutions

Division:
Supply Chain

Function:
Supply Chain – International Markets

Location:
Selangor, Malaysia (looking for local Malaysians)

Markets Covered:
Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Australia & New Zealand

Employment Type:
Full-time

Reports to:
Technical Director – International Markets East

Remuneration:
Approx. USD 100,000 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a
global leader in water, hygiene, and industrial solutions
, delivering innovative technologies and services that help organizations operate safely, sustainably, and efficiently. With a strong global footprint spanning over 170 countries, the company serves industries such as food manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial production—driving cleaner operations, optimized resources, and improved safety standards worldwide.

Role Overview

The
Regional Engineering Lead (APAC)
will play a pivotal role in providing
strategic and technical leadership
across multiple markets, ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient delivery of engineering projects across the regional supply chain.

This role oversees the regional capital investment plan, standardizes engineering practices, and ensures alignment with safety, quality, and financial frameworks. It also focuses on developing technical capabilities, implementing automation and digitalization strategies, and mentoring engineering teams to achieve operational excellence throughout the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Capital Planning

• Develop and manage the
  regional capital plan
  , ensuring projects align with business priorities and the Project Execution Process (PEP).
• Oversee capital approvals, budgets, and project performance across multiple markets.
• Monitor execution metrics to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and financial control.

Engineering Leadership & Compliance

• Lead the regional engineering network, setting objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with
  engineering, safety (SHE), and process safety management (PSM)
  policies.
• Promote engineering best practices in sustainability, resource optimization, and process safety.

Project Execution & Technical Oversight

• Manage major capital and improvement projects across manufacturing and supply chain sites.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and technical design reviews.
• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical excellence.

Asset Management & Automation

• Strengthen site performance through
  asset care and preventive maintenance systems (CMMS)
  .
• Develop and lead a
  regional automation and digitalization strategy
  to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through smart manufacturing technologies.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Mentor and support site-level engineers, reviewing key technical documents (MOCs, RCAs, SOPs).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and R&D teams to align engineering priorities.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical mastery across diverse markets.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in
  Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
  (or related field).
• 8+ years' experience
  in project engineering or project management within the
  chemical, manufacturing, or related process industries
  .
• Deep understanding of industrial codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-site projects effectively and safely.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 40%).

Preferred:

• Previous
  supervisory or managerial experience
  in engineering or maintenance.
• Familiarity with
  automation systems, process safety, or asset management frameworks
  .
• Multilingual communication ability is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset and analytical depth
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Effective cross-cultural collaboration and communication
• Sound problem-solving and execution discipline
• Dedication to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement