Engineer - Preventive Maintenance Engineer

B. BRAUN MEDICAL IND. S/B; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service award

Medical insurance

Training and development programs

Education assistance program

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is seeking an Engineer - Preventive Maintenance to lead planning, execution, and optimization of preventive maintenance across critical manufacturing assets.

You will coordinate internal teams and external contractors to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards. The role requires 2–5 years in procurement, inventory or maintenance, plus strong SAP expertise, Excel and Power BI skills for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain operations, or maintenance spare parts management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or maintenance environment preferred.
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in SAP and inventory management systems with strong procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and coordinate resources for internal and external Preventive Maintenance activities.
• Ensure timely availability of technicians, contractors, tools, equipment, calibration instruments, safety gear, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production to secure machine availability and maintenance windows.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor contractor performance for timely PM execution.
• Develop and maintain PM procedures, work instructions, and maintenance standards.
• Monitor PM data in SAP PM and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes.

Skills

SAP

Inventory management

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you passionate to be in the role as Engineer - Preventive Maintenance? Do you have experience in Engineer - Preventive Maintenance? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Engineer - Preventive Maintenanceat B. Braun you will play a vital role in…

Your key responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Develop, maintain, and coordinate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly Preventive Maintenance schedules.

Establish and optimise PM task lists, maintenance plans, and maintenance intervals based on OEM recommendations, equipment history, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

Review PM effectiveness and recommend improvements to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to minimise operational disruptions.

Plan and coordinate machine shutdowns, overhauls, inspections, calibrations, and statutory maintenance activities.

Monitor PM compliance and ensure all PM activities are completed according to schedule.

Support TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop or revise maintenance procedures, work instructions, PM task lists, and maintenance standards whenever required, in compliance with applicable regulations and operational requirements.

Resource Preparation & Coordination

Plan, organise, and coordinate all resources required for internal and external Preventive Maintenance activities.

Ensure timely availability of:

• Maintenance technicians
• External contractors
• Specialised tools and equipment
• Calibration instruments
• Safety equipment and permits
• Technical documentation and procedures

Coordinate with Production to secure machine availability and maintenance windows.

Coordinate contractor access, supervision, and work execution.

Manage service schedules with OEMs, vendors, and external service providers.

Monitor contractor performance and ensure maintenance work is completed according to company standards.

Ensure all required materials, resources, and documentation are prepared before PM execution to avoid delays and rescheduling.

Coordinate annual maintenance shutdowns and major preventive maintenance activities.

Spare Parts Sourcing & Management

Register, maintain, and optimise spare parts inventory required to support Repair/Preventive Maintenance activities.

Forecast spare parts requirements based on PM schedules, equipment criticality, historical consumption, and wear patterns.

Identify critical spare parts and ensure their availability to minimise maintenance delays and equipment downtime.

Source and coordinate procurement of spare parts, consumables, external services, and maintenance materials.

Coordinate supplier selection and support supplier qualification activities according to company requirements.

Prepare and follow up purchase requisitions and purchase orders related to maintenance activities.

Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite critical orders where necessary.

Coordinate inbound logistics, customs documentation, receiving, inspection, and material availability.

Resolve issues relating to obsolete, discontinued, or superseded spare parts.

Verify spare part compatibility and technical specifications before procurement.

Monitor and control spare parts expenditure and maintenance-related procurement costs.

Prepare inventory, procurement, and supplier performance reports for management review.

SAP PM Data Management

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of SAP PM data.

Ensure PM schedules are generated accurately and released on time.

Ensure PM completion records are updated accurately and promptly.

Monitor overdue PM activities and initiate corrective actions.

Analyse SAP PM data to support maintenance planning, KPI monitoring, and management reporting.

Support SAP PM audits and compliance requirements.

Drive continuous improvement of SAP PM data quality and maintenance processes.

Reporting, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Prepare and analyse maintenance KPIs including:

• PM Compliance
• PM Backlog
• Maintenance Costs
• Spare Parts Inventory Performance

Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.

Perform any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Inventory Management will be an added advantage.

Minimum 2–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain operations, or maintenance spare parts management.

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or maintenance environment is preferred.

Proven experience managing supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement processes.

Proficient in SAP and inventory management systems, with strong knowledge of procurement and materials planning processes.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.

Familiarity with spare parts management, material master data maintenance, and inventory optimization techniques.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support informed business decisions.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Long service award
• Medical insurance
• Training and development programs
• Education assistance program

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.

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