ASSISTANT MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY (DESIGN) (EG10)

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Manager - Technology (Design) to spearhead advanced technology integration across manufacturing operations. You will serve as the SME for innovation and R&D, driving plant-wide process optimization and complex engineering projects that meet safety and quality standards.

You will lead design and modification work, coordinate with mechanical and process engineers, and ensure timely, compliant deliverables while coaching team members and supporting risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering or technical functions.
• Experience in project planning, coordination, and execution within engineering environments.
• Ability to analyse technical issues, interpret data, and develop engineering-based solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across technical functions.
• Competence with AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Break down project plans into actionable tasks for mechanical and process engineers with clear deliverables and timelines.
• Collaborate with engineers on design improvement projects, including studies, feasibility, root-cause analyses, and design modifications.
• Lead or direct preparation of design drawings, process diagrams, modification packages, calculations and specifications for submission to management.
• Act as the on-the-ground technical authority for the mechanical and process workstream and escalate issues as needed.
• Track daily and weekly progress of engineering tasks and report updates to the Manager.
• Provide on-site technical oversight during plant modifications and construction to ensure design intent and safety standards.
• Coach engineers daily, review work, and support competency growth in mechanical and process engineering.
• Support risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, and MOC processes for modifications.
• Estimate project costs and monitor spending within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY (DESIGN) (EG10)

Spearhead the integration of advanced technologies and cultivate a culture of engineering excellence across Hartalega’s manufacturing operations. Serving as the primary subject matter expert for innovation and R and D, this role champions plant-wide process optimization. Furthermore, it directs complex engineering projects to meet rigorous technical, safety, and quality standards, directly advancing the company’s strategic continuous improvement and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Receive project plans and work priorities from the Manager and break them down into clear, actionable task assignments for mechanical and process engineers, ensuring each team member understands their deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations.

2. Work directly alongside engineers in the execution of mechanical and process design improvement projects - including engineering studies, feasibility assessments, root cause analyses, and design modification development - providing active technical guidance throughout.

3. Personally lead or closely direct the preparation of key engineering deliverables such as design drawings, process flow diagrams, modification packages, engineering calculations, and specifications, reviewing outputs before submission to the Manager.

4. Serve as the primary on-the-ground technical authority for the mechanical and process workstream, being the first point of escalation for engineers encountering technical challenges before issues are raised to the Manager.

5. Track and monitor the daily and weekly progress of all engineering tasks within the workstream, maintaining visibility of team workload, identifying blockers early, and reporting consolidated updates to the Manager.

6. Be actively present during plant modifications, field activities, and construction execution phases, providing on-site technical oversight, resolving implementation issues in real time, and ensuring adherence to design intent and HSE requirements.

7. Coach and develop engineers within the workstream on a daily basis - guiding technical decisions, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their competency growth in mechanical and process engineering disciplines.

8. Support risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID sessions, and Management of Change (MOC) processes for mechanical and process modifications, ensuring all documentation is technically sound before escalation to the Manager.

9. Estimates project costs, tracks spending within the mechanical/process workstream, ensures engineers work within approved budgets, flags overspend to Manager

Qualification and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred but not mandatory) or a related field.

2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in engineering or related technical functions.

3. Experience in project planning, coordination, and execution within engineering environments.

4. Ability to analyse technical issues, interpret data, and develop engineering-based solutions.

5. Capability to work independently on engineering tasks and collaborate effectively across technical functions.

6. Competence in engineering and project tools including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management software such as MS Project or Primavera.

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 5,001-10,000 employees

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.