Technical Engineering Manager

About the role

Otazen, a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company, is opening an opportunity for a senior professional to join as Technical Engineering Manager, leading the Technical & Engineering division across furniture manufacturing and interior fit-out operations. As Technical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the overall engineering direction of the company — overseeing drafting, technical engineering, document control, and costing functions to ensure every project is technically sound, efficiently executed, and delivered to the highest construction standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Technical & Engineering team, including Drafters, Technical Engineers, Product Desain, and Costing staff

• Set engineering standards, construction details, and technical specifications (OTA standards) to ensure consistency and quality across all furniture and interior fit-out projects

• Review and approve critical engineering drawings, CNC input, shop drawings, and material breakdowns before release to production or site

• Evaluate production machine capacity and capabilities, and ensure engineering output aligns with production limitations and efficiency targets

• Oversee technical input across all active projects, ensuring engineering decisions support project timelines, budgets, and client specifications

• Lead Kick Off Meetings (KOM) and technical reviews with Production, QC, R&D, Site, and Costing teams to resolve design-to-build issues

• Act as the escalation point for complex technical troubleshooting across design, production, assembly, and site installation

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Managers, and clients on technical matters affecting project execution and feasibility

• Develop and continuously improve engineering workflows, SOPs, and documentation standards across the department

• Monitor department KPIs (drawing accuracy, costing accuracy, on-time delivery) and report performance to senior management

About you

• Minimum S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Product Design, or a related field

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in technical engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role, preferably in furniture manufacturing, interior fit-out, or construction

• Strong expertise in reading and validating engineering, architectural, and shop drawings

• Deep understanding of furniture and interior fit-out construction methods, materials, and production processes

• Proficient in AutoCAD/SolidWorks; familiarity with 3D software and ERP systems (Odoo) is an advantage

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional team management skills

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure

• Strong communication skills, including in English, for coordination with clients and senior stakeholders

About us

Otazen is a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company.