Manufacturing Engineer

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with teams for new product launches and optimizing shop floor layouts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in EMS manufacturing. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of LEAN methodologies are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of 5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for various products.
• Collaborate with teams to start manufacturing activities.
• Design shop floor layouts for efficiency and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement expertise (LEAN, Process FMEA, 8D)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Production tools

Testing equipment

Job description

About the job 6485 - Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview

The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. The individual ensures production efficiency, resource optimization, and adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include supporting new product introductions (NPI), problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement through LEAN methodologies.

Job Description

• Collaborate with NPI teams to start manufacturing activities.
• Design efficient shop floor layouts for space optimization.
• Define and manage tools and equipment for new product launches.
• Analyze workforce utilization and estimate production times.
• Liaise with vendors for equipment setup and fixture fabrication.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and coordinate with customers on product specifications or design changes.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving groups for corrective actions.
• Manage tooling spares, equipment programs, and address quality non-conformance issues.
• Train and provide leadership to other manufacturing engineers.
• Maintain records of operations and report key manufacturing metrics.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in EMS manufacturing environments.
• Experience with production tools, fixtures, and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of 5S practices.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement expertise (e.g., LEAN, Process FMEA, 8D).
• Vendor management experience is an advantage.
• Proactive, self-motivated, with excellent analytical and reasoning skills.