Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsSr. Manufacturing EngineerVietnam, Ha Noi - Capital, HanoiApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200044135Date postedJul 16, 2026Work siteFully on-siteTravel25-50%ProfessionManufacturingDisciplineManufacturing EngineeringRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewIf you have a passion to deliver new technology to customers and have a solid background in manufacturing engineering, then this position is for you. This position presents a great opportunity to contribute to realizing Microsoft’s hardware strategy and bringing exceptional customer experience to consumers across the world.  The role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer is part of the Microsoft Devices Operations, in the Windows & Devices organization. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer role leads the design and implementation of advanced production lines and automation systems to enhance manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for strategic development and evaluation of manufacturing processes, driving cost and cycle time reductions, ensuring supplier performance and compliance, and embedding AI-driven initiatives for operational efficiency. The role partners broadly 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. It requires strong leadership in lean manufacturing, risk management, and strategic decision-making to support new product launches and the continuous evolution of manufacturing capabilities. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. ResponsibilitiesYou will engage in engineering, design, and production validation across a variety of products to drive product engineering, repair, and design, contribute to engineering validation, lead the simulation of high-volume manufacturing processes, and ensure that the product can be sustainably mass-produced. You will implement automation, AI-driven analytics, and SPC systems to enhance quality and efficiency. Lead defect detection and root cause analysis and establish robust qualification processes. You will drive efforts to ensure that work is done in parallel with suppliers by helping to review, approve, and observe suppliers at each step of the process as needed. You will leverage expertise while leading your team in identifying significant project risks at the outset of a project and analyze and lead the team in identifying mitigation strategies.  You will apply your expertise through predictive modeling techniques and lead the quality roadmap and operation to reach goals. You’ll lead the detection framework and oversee the root cause analysis and preventative / corrective actions to ensure quality control. You have the ability to work independently, directing and setting priorities for manufacturing partners to solve complex design, manufacturing and material challenges, and relentlessly drive cost reduction and yield improvement.   You will drive clear and accurate communications and recommendations to peers and senior management by distilling complex technical challenges, outlining options, and providing supporting data. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or...