ENGINEER (SHEET METAL)

SKYGATE PRECISION (M) SDN. BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SKYGATE PRECISION (M) SDN. BHD in Malaysia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for production, focusing on sheet metal fabrication.

You will create jigs and fixtures, support NPI, prototype builds and validate processes, and work with Operations to deliver cost-effective production solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• 2–5 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication manufacturing
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise projects and tasks effectively
• Monitor process performance and drive improvements
• Design and produce jigs and fixtures
• Support NPI, prototype builds, and process validation
• Collaborate with Operations to develop cost-effective production processes
• Plan and create mechanical designs for new products
• Review drawings and specs, and design jigs and fixtures
• Design in SolidWorks and specify tolerances for processes (e.g., bending, CNC)
• Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, and purchasing
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing cycle time, scrap, and rework

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM

Job description

This role involves organising and prioritising a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner. You will design and produce jigs and fixtures, support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, and process validation. You will plan, conceptualise, and create mechanical designs for new products, and work closely with the Operations team to develop cost-effective and working production processes.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and prioritize the variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Monitor process performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Design and production of jigs and fixtures
• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, and process validation
• Work closely with the Operations team to develop a cost-effective and working production process for the new project
• Plan, conceptualise, and create mechanical designs for new products
• Create and review technical drawings and specifications, and design jigs and fixtures
• Perform design through SolidWorks and calculate the correct tolerance for each process, such as bending and CNC
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and purchasing departments
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing cycle time, scrap, and rework

About you

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience in the manufacturing engineering field, required
• 2-5 years of experience working in sheet metal fabrication manufacturing environment will be an added advantage
• Good at analysis with exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills