Assembly Process Engineer

Plassein Industry Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plassein Industry Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Process/Production Engineer to plan, design, and improve assembly lines and workflows. You will analyze performance data, implement defect-reducing changes, and support production teams with timely technical guidance.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with design, production and quality teams, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process or production engineering, preferably in assembly operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and relevant manufacturing tools/software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize assembly processes, tools, and workflows to meet production and quality targets.
• Analyze process performance data and implement improvements to reduce defects, downtime, and costs.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and provide timely technical support to assembly teams.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions for all assembly activities.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to introduce new products and ensure smooth transitions.
• Conduct time studies and line balancing to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Train and guide operators and technicians on process requirements and improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Plan, design, and optimize assembly processes, tools, and workflows to meet production and quality targets.

Analyze process performance data and implement improvements to reduce defects, downtime, and costs.

Troubleshoot process-related issues and provide timely technical support to assembly teams.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all assembly activities.

Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to introduce new products and ensure smooth transitions.

Conduct time studies and line balancing to enhance workflow efficiency.

Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety requirements, and company policies.

Train and guide operators and technicians on process requirements and improvements.

Qualification / Knowledge / Skills Requirements :-

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

Minimum 3 years of experience in process or production engineering, preferably in assembly operations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles.

Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and relevant manufacturing tools/software.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Authority :-

Authorized to implement process adjustments and improvements within defined quality and safety limits.

Approve changes to assembly line setup, tooling, and work instructions after validation.

Working Condition :-

Factory-based role with frequent presence on the assembly floor.

Standard working hours with possible overtime during project launches or production ramp-up.

Mandatory use of PPE in operational areas.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :-

Assembly Line Efficiency: ≥ 90% target uptime and productivity.

Defect Rate: ≤ 1% of total production output.

Process Improvement Implementation: At least 2 major process enhancements per quarter.

Downtime Reduction: Maintain unplanned downtime below 3% of total operating time.

Compliance: Zero safety or ISO non-conformances in assembly processes.

It is an exciting time for us now as we are looking to form a core management team to support our rapid growth!

Culture at Workplace

• To be part of a fast-growing company with an ambitious goal
• Your career growth and opportunity will be great
• Enjoy a fair work-life balance
• We reward innovation

Do join us if you are ready to have a rewarding career with us. We look forward to meet you for a chat!

Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees