Engineering Director

TECHMAN ELECTRONICS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHMAN ELECTRONICS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. seeks an Engineering Senior Director to lead the full engineering function in Simpang Ampat, Penang. The role focuses on driving technological innovation, process optimization, and world-class solutions for clients in electronics manufacturing.

You will oversee SMT, FATP, Industrial Engineering, and Automation, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure quality KPIs align with business goals in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in electronics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong exposure to SMT / FATP processes.
• Experience in factory setup or production ramp-up is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in team leadership and problem-solving.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering functions including SMT, FATP, Industrial Engineering, and Automation.
• Support factory setup, process development, and production ramp-up activities.
• Drive improvements in yield, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on capacity planning and layout optimization.
• Identify and implement automation and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Ensure engineering processes align with quality and operational KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

SMT/FATP experience

Automation

Lean manufacturing

Production ramp-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SMT

FATP

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an Engineering Senior Director to join our team in Simpang Ampat, Penang. This is a full-time position that represents a strategic leadership opportunity within our electrical and electronic engineering operations. As Engineering Senior Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire engineering function, driving technological innovation, and ensuring the delivery of world-class solutions to our clients. This role is pivotal in shaping the future direction of our engineering capabilities and establishing the standards of excellence that define our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering functions including SMT, FATP, Industrial Engineering, and Automation

Support factory setup, process development, and production ramp-up activities

Drive improvements in yield, productivity, and cost efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on capacity planning and layout optimization

Identify and implement automation and smart manufacturing initiatives

Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering team

Ensure engineering processes align with quality and operational KPIs

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Minimum 15 years+ of experience in electronics or semiconductor manufacturing

Strong exposure to SMT / FATP processes

Experience in factory setup or production ramp-up is highly preferred

Proven track record in team leadership and problem-solving

Familiar with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices