AOI Engineer (SMT)

Reeracoen Recruitment; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize and oversee the screen printing process in Malacca City, Malaysia. The role requires hands-on experience with screen printing operations and strong analytical skills, focusing on process stability and quality. Responsibilities include managing production activities, troubleshooting machines, and analyzing data for improvements. The ideal candidate will facilitate continuous improvement efforts and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in screen printing operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify root causes of defects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the screen printing process within the manufacturing line.
• Lead daily production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Set up and troubleshoot screen printing machines.

Skills

Screen printing operations

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

DEK printing machines

EKRA printing machines

MPM printing machines

Job description

The Production Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the screen printing process within the manufacturing line. This role ensures production efficiency, process stability, and consistent product quality while driving continuous improvement and resolving process‑related issues. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in screen printing operations and an analytical approach to problem‑solving in a high‑mix, high‑precision manufacturing environment.

• Lead and manage daily production activities related to the screen printing process to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot screen printing machines (e.g., DEK, EKRA, or MPM systems).
• Monitor critical process parameters such as squeegee pressure, print speed, alignment accuracy, paste viscosity, and mesh tension.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and control plans.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective/preventive actions using problem‑solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA, DMAIC).

Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to stabilize and improve screen printing yield and cycle time.

Support new product introduction (NPI) through process validation, DOE, and machine capability studies.

Improve process capability (Cpk) and reduce scrap, rework, and line downtime.

Conduct training for operators and line leaders to ensure process compliance and quality standards.

Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen,, 5S) and cost reduction activities.