Associate Engineer - Program Management

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ipoh, Malaysia is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production scheduling, lead a team, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Production Management and strong leadership skills, with experience in ERP tools and lean manufacturing. This role is 100% onsite, focusing on customer satisfaction and production efficiency. Candidates with a minimum of 3 years in Program Management or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum is Diploma in Production Management or related disciplines.
• Experience in program/business/customer management preferred.
• 3 years working experience in Program Management on related fields.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with production on scheduling and execution.
• Analyze production execution health and ensure compliance.
• Maintain customer satisfaction in Manufacturing and Quality.

Skills

Leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Experience with ERP/SAP/MRP tools

Microsoft Excel

Lean manufacturing experience

Education

Diploma in Production Management or related disciplines

Tools

Oracle

ERP

SAP

MRP tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Follow up with production on scheduling and execution
• Coordinating and monitoring shift build plan with engineering, production etc
• Production index (Pack out, OTD, HPU, CT, Aging, and DPPM)
• Disposition of excess material in a timely manner after closure of Jobs.
• Communication and working with relevant owners in mitigating any risk during execution of build
• Able to analyze production execution health (output, Aging, Stock item consumption, WIP and JO variance) to ensure proper control & compliance
• Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes etc.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time.
• Category Management 50% A Production scheduling, tactical schedule adherence, cycle time improvement and inventory management.
• B Ensure Lean and Cost efficient programs introduced.
• C Responsible for coordinating and monitoring swiftly production plan.
• D Responsible for coordinating to meet the prod key performance index (Pack out, OTD, HPU, CT, Aging, and DPPM).
• E Able to analyze production execution health (output, Aging, Stock item consumption, WIP and JO variance) to ensure proper control & compliance.
• Engage with R&D and internal project teams to work on transfer ensuring transfer goals in term of yields, quality, cost, and timelines are achieved.
• Engage in the New Products Introduction ensuring consistent and controlled practices that are goal oriented, market aware, time efficient, cost effective, quality conscious and EHS compliant.
• Customer Management 30% A Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in Manufacturing, Quality, IPH Cost and Customer Responsiveness.
• B Responsible for fulfilling customer Sales Order based on backlog and manage Inventory based on forecast.
• Leadership 20% A Establish and Lead the team through the start-up, ramp, until production released.
• B Coordinate with cross-functional team on product development and project management (inclusive of spec, schedule, cost, and ROI).
• C Coordinate the preparation for the weekly reviews and Phase Reviews to ensure target goals are achieved in terms of Time to Market, Time to Yield, Time to Cost & Time to Ramp ensuring readiness goals are achieved.
• D Responsible for Dependencies Readiness (4M: Man, Material, Machine, and Method).
• E Responsible to work on 'disposition' of excess material in a timely manner after closure of Jobs.
• F Responsible to manage and ensure PM KPI met.
• G Responsible for new product introduction, product/team coordination and management, ensuring transfer goals are met.

Education & Experience

Minimum is Diploma in Production Management or related disciplines

Skills

• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English is must, Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Knowledge Of software Microsoft Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Access, and Microsoft Project
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.

Prior experience in program/business/customer management will be an added advantage.

Recent college graduates, or with min 3 years working experience in Program Management on related fields. Candidates without appropriate experience may be accepted by the hiring manager subject to job nature, availability of buddy, duration of learning, etc

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite
• May require to run shift

Culture Commitment

• I Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.