Assistant Maintenance Engineer

TIGER BALM (M) SDN BHD; Senai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

TIGER BALM (M) SDN BHD is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to support the Maintenance Department in ensuring reliability, availability, and compliance of production equipment, facilities, and utility systems across the site. The role emphasizes maintenance planning, spare parts management, documentation control, calibration coordination, and contributing to GMP safety and quality.

You will coordinate shutdowns, monitor progress, liaise with stores for parts, maintain accurate records,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering required.
• 2–3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive attitude with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance shutdown planning and resource allocation.
• Liaise with Warehouse/Store for spare parts issuance and inventory control.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and ensure timely execution.
• Maintain maintenance documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Assist in planning and scheduling preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
• Support calibration programmes and maintain calibration records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Assist in equipment qualification and commissioning activities where applicable.
• Support SOP development and staff training related to maintenance.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Ownership

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

The Assistant Maintenance Engineer is responsible for supporting the Maintenance Department in ensuring the reliability, availability, and compliance of production equipment, facilities, and utility systems. The role focuses on maintenance planning, spare parts management, documentation control, calibration coordination, process improvement initiatives, and ensuring maintenance activities comply with GMP, safety, and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance shutdown planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor maintenance progress and prepare maintenance performance reports.
• Liaise with the Warehouse and Store Department for spare parts issuance, replenishment, stock verification, and inventory control.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and recommend procurement of critical spare parts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support annual stock take activities.
• Assist in planning and scheduling preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders and ensure timely execution.
• Maintain maintenance documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Ensure equipment files, maintenance records, drawings, manuals, and certificates are updated and properly controlled.
• Support document revisions, change control activities, and audit preparation.

Calibration Programme

• Coordinate the plant calibration programme for production equipment, utilities, and measuring instruments.
• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure all instruments remain within valid calibration status.
• Liaise with external calibration service providers and internal departments and maintain calibration records and certificates.

Process Engineering Improvement

• Liaise with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other departments to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support implementation of equipment modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Assist in equipment qualification and commissioning activities where applicable.

SOP & Documentation Development

• Assist in developing, and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure maintenance procedures comply with GMP, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Support implementation of new procedures and staff training.

Facilities & Utilities Maintenance

• Support maintenance activities for building facilities and utility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, purified water, electrical systems, plumbing, and other facility infrastructure.
• Assist in troubleshooting utility and facility issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness.
• Assist in risk assessments and implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors for maintenance services, spare parts procurement, quotations, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2–3 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess a proactive attitude, strong sense of ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.