Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Microsoft · Hanoi, Vietnam · Manufacturing Engineering
About this role
Microsoft is hiring a principal-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Hanoi, Vietnam. The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning, Data Analytics.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
Job description
from Microsoft careersIf you have a passion for delivering new technology to customers and have a strong 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, Principal Manufacturing Engineer, is part of the Microsoft Devices Operations, in the Windows & Devices organization and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer 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 efficiently. 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 solid 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.
Responsibilities
- You will engage in engineering, design, and production validation across a variety of products and 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 drive internal and supplier teams and lead the validation of suppliers to ensure product quality.
- 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 your 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment/repair.
- OR Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in a manufacturing environment/repair.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in a manufacturing environment /repair.
- OR equivalent experience.
- 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.
- Proficiency with statistical analysis and Six Sigma principles, including usage of tools such as JMP or Minitab.
- Proficiency with 3D design tools and other CAD suites. Knowledge in Pro-E/Creo and SolidWorks is a plus.
- 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.
- Manufacturing operations experience.
- 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.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.