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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Software Engineering Supervisor

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHưng Yên, Hung Yen, VietnamIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 6 years of experience in software engineering, manufacturing systems, or industrial software.
  • At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, technical lead, or project lead experience.
  • Experience supporting business-critical production applications in manufacturing or operational environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Python and databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
  • Strong knowledge of software development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and production support.
  • Fluent English.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, traceability systems, or factory automation solutions.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing test equipment, electrical interconnects, or automated test systems.
  • Experience collaborating with global software development teams.
  • Knowledge of Python, .NET, web applications, APIs, system integrations, or cloud technologies.
  • Experience with manufacturing analytics, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, or software quality practices.
  • Previous experience in electronics, cable assembly, connector manufacturing, or other industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead local software operations and provide technical support for manufacturing and production systems.
  • Coordinate local software engineers and collaborate with global software teams.
  • Manage production incidents and troubleshoot software issues to minimize manufacturing downtime.
  • Support development, deployment, validation, and stabilization of software solutions.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to identify and deliver improvement opportunities.
  • Drive digital manufacturing initiatives, including traceability, automation, analytics, and operational reporting.
  • Develop local software capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
  • Provide operational, technical, and people leadership for software solutions supporting manufacturing, production operations, and site digitalization initiatives at the Vietnam plant.
  • Serve as the primary local software leader, ensuring stability of production-critical applications while partnering with global Software Solution Group teams to deliver solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, traceability, quality, and productivity.
  • Lead local execution, coordinate cross-functional activities, and align plant priorities with global software roadmaps.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, traceability systems, or factory automation solutions.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing test equipment, electrical interconnects, or automated test systems.
  • Experience collaborating with global software development teams.
  • Knowledge of Python, .NET, web applications, APIs, system integrations, or cloud technologies.
  • Experience with manufacturing analytics, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, or software quality practices.
  • Previous experience in electronics, cable assembly, connector manufacturing, or other industrial manufacturing environments.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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