Technical Manager in Viet Nam

Technical Manager
Vietnam
Full-Time - Permanent
$70,000 - $100,000

Can you bridge the gap between great design and efficient production?

My client is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to take ownership of the technical function within a growing marine manufacturing operation in Vietnam. This is a rare opportunity to influence how vessels are engineered, developed and built, ensuring design decisions translate into practical, efficient and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

This role sits at the heart of the business, bringing together design, engineering and production teams with a strong focus on Design for Manufacture (DFM). The successful candidate will be responsible for driving engineering best practice, improving production efficiency and ensuring new and existing products are optimised for manufacture from the outset.

The Opportunity Working closely with both design and production teams, you will play a key role in shaping product development projects from concept through to completion. You will be the technical authority within the organisation, ensuring engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective and aligned with manufacturing capabilities.

This position would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement across both design and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout the product development process.
• Lead technical development activities across new and existing vessel programmes.
• Act as the key link between design, engineering, composites and production teams.
• Review and optimise designs to improve manufacturability, quality and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes and best practices.
• Support projects from concept design through engineering, tooling and production.
• Resolve technical and production challenges through practical engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Mentor and develop members of the engineering and design teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant marine standards and industry best practice.

About You

• Degree qualified in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within marine manufacturing, boatbuilding or composite construction.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with both design and production teams.
• Experience with multihull construction methods are essential.
• Advanced CAD experience using SolidWorks and Rhino.
• Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and production techniques.
• Demonstrable experience improving manufacturing efficiency through engineering and design optimisation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take a genuinely influential position within an established marine manufacturer, where you'll have the autonomy to shape engineering processes, improve manufacturing performance and drive technical excellence across the business.

They are offering a comprehensive package, including International Healthcare and Visa coverage.

For an ambitious technical leader looking to combine hands-on engineering expertise with strategic influence, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a dynamic international manufacturing environment.

If you think this could be you and would like to know more click apply! 

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