Title:  Group Head Of Engineering

Job Requisition ID:  9022
Location: 

Colombo 3, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Brandix Center
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, our progress is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact. With over 50 years of experience, we partner with global brands to deliver inspired apparel solutions while working towards our purpose of inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Key purpose of the Job

The Group Head of Engineering leads the Engineering function across Brandix’s global footprint, aligning Corporate, Regional, Center, and Plant teams to deliver operational excellence at scale.​​

This is an opportunity to lead engineering transformation in one of the most dynamic and technically evolving sectors, helping build the future of apparel manufacturing across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and drive the Group-wide engineering strategy, covering technology adoption, automation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable engineering practices ​​
  • Own CAPEX governance and engineering performance, planning capital investment, deploying KPIs, and driving asset reliability and maintenance excellence​​
  • Lead Brandix's sustainable engineering agenda — including energy management, EHS compliance, and net zero commitments​​
  • Drive cross-functional synergies — aligning engineering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sustainability to deliver group-wide operational excellence​​

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering; Chartered Engineer qualification preferred​

Experience

15+ years in engineering with strong exposure to manufacturing systems and evolving technologies
Minimum 5 years leading an engineering function in a large organisation
A proven track record of driving transformation — in automation, smart manufacturing, or sustainability

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Business and Commercial Acumen (P3)
TC - Integrated Apparel Value Chain Perspective (P3)
TC - Knowledge of Automation and Advanced Technologies (P3)
TC - Knowledge of Sewing Machines (P3)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company