Manufacturing Engineering Manager

AMETEK; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of industrial technology solutions seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Penang. The role involves leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department, driving process improvements, and supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of NPI and engineering management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department.
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in automation

Job description

A manufacturing engineering manager is responsible for the overall function of the manufacturing processes for a company. In this role, you need to lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department, which includes New Product Introduction, new line setup, product transfer, process development and optimization, continuous improvement, engineering change control, etc.

What You Will Do

1. Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department, which includes New Product Introduction, new line setup, product transfer, process development and optimization, continuous improvement, engineering change control, etc.
2. Work with product engineers/tooling team to define manufacturing processes.
3. Work with all relevant functions to ensure manufacturing line readiness.
4. Provide ME support to operations for smooth day-to-day manufacturing and continuous improvement.
5. Improve OEE (Operation Efficiency) metrics such as uptime, throughput, and scrap rate.
6. Identify and drive OPEX labor savings projects to support annual cost savings.
7. Facilitate Kaizen events and other Lean activities for continuous improvement.
8. Support new business pursuits by participating in the design phase and leading manufacturing during the Product Development Process (Phase/Gate).
9. Drive standardization of manufacturing processes.
10. Lead automation initiatives for new and existing programs.
11. Be responsible for team capability growth through training and coaching.
12. Define the manufacturing process technology roadmap.
13. Manage conflicts between customer program execution and standard product capability growth.
14. Define and regularly review ME KPIs.
15. Perform other assigned tasks.

We Are Looking For

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or automation.
2. Strong communication skills and excellent oral and written English skills.
3. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in CNC precision parts, machining, and electro-mechanical assembly environments.
4. 5+ years of NPI and engineering management experience, including leading teams.
5. Expertise with Lean / Six Sigma Manufacturing, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis.
6. Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO9001, QS9000, or IATF16949.
7. Motor manufacturing experience is a plus.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, serving diverse niche markets with over $7.0 billion in annual sales.

We are committed to making the world safer, more sustainable, and more productive through differentiated technology solutions. Employing 21,000 colleagues across 35 countries, we are grounded in our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.