Engineering, Director

Private Advertiser; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks an experienced Engineering Director to lead our engineering functions at the Simpang Ampat facility. You will drive operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and development activities.

The role requires a strategic mindset, 15 years of leadership in engineering or product development, and the ability to collaborate with business development and program management to deliver world-class medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years in leadership roles overseeing engineering and/or product development.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume PCBA & Box Build manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Ability to lead technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Review departments’ directions and assess strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.
• Drive KPI and progress of logistics and engineering improvement projects.
• Set objectives and targets and ensure timely execution.
• Lead continual process improvement and formal product development processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, BD and Program Management; act as technical lead with customers.
• Own New Product Development strategies and processes.
• Oversee all engineering functions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Quality & compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA (advantageous)

Tools

ISO standards

SAP

MES systems

Engineering drawing analysis

Job description

About us

A leading contract development and manufacturing organization committed to delivering innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. We combine cutting-edge technology with operational excellence to support our clients in bringing their products to market efficiently and safely. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer service whilst fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director to join our leadership team at our facility in Simpang Ampat, Penang. This is a full-time position that plays a pivotal strategic role in driving engineering excellence across our Company operations. As Engineering Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all engineering functions, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing and development facilities. This role is critical to supporting our mission of delivering world-class Medical manufacturing solutions and will have a significant impact on our company's growth and success in the competitive market.

Key responsibilities

Review departments’ directions and determine their strengths, weaknesses, effectiveness, and opportunities (SWOT).

Drive and oversee the KPI and progress of overall Logistics and Engineering improvement project to ensure it is in line with organization strategies and growth.

Setting Key Objective & Targets – ensure set objective are executed within the set time frame.

Establish the gaps and close the gaps in the process, in the people & in the workplace.

Play key role in exhibiting the manufacturing process & its flow to customer effectively. Able to sell the capability of manufacturing effectiveness to customers.

Identify, suggest, recommend & propose ergonomically capable manufacturing equipment and processes to the Management, with relevant data & justification.

Incorporate ideas, find alternative solutions for any upturn situation independently that includes automation.

Able to make executive decisions when & where required and later able to support with appropriate justification (including risk management).

Develop, upkeep & sustain effective teamwork.

Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product development objectives, as well as manufacturing process capability requirement.

Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, cost, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.

Lead the Engineering team in developing continual process improvement and ensure implementation of formal processes to support product development process.

Collaborate with Business Development & Program Management Teams, acting as the key technical lead with customers when needed.

Assist Developing new products and optimize customer concept in product delivery process.Cooperate with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.

Own New Product Development strategies and processes.

Review integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements.

Ensure that cost, quality and delivery expectations are communicated effectively to suppliers involved in development.

Review specifications to promote design for manufacturability.

Own process and system engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Tooling) and set targets and objectives for process and space optimization (cross-functional) to achieve best layout and ROI.

Own and lead Information System team and set direction and goals.

Own industrial engineering to fulfill line support and productivity goals.

Own all machines, furniture and operator movements in the plant.

Establish priorities, set schedules and monitor progress to effectively meet project completion objectives.

Ensure impact of product development / NPI on the business is measured and reported.

Provide sustaining engineering support to legacy and new products to address customer concerns, improve quality and improve gross profit margin.

Develop staffing and training plans to maximize effectiveness of engineering & operation resources.

Fully utilize best cost resources in engineering work process.

Forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget.

Partner with Sales & Business Development Team to develop proposals and solutions that fulfill client’s needs and objectives.

Develop and sustain the MES system with respect to customer requirement

Automate the DHR and setup SAP system

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree any Engineering Field - in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced qualifications (Master's degree or MBA) are advantageous

A minimum of 15 years of experience in leadership roles with increasing responsibilities, including management of Engineering and/or Product Development teams.

Managerial position in high mixed - low volume PCBA & Box Build manufacturing environment with Engineering exposures.

Possess knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO I4001, ISO 13485I, 4TF16949 & US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 with analytical abilities.

Ability to lead and supervise Technical & non-technical teams.

Able to use SWOT analysis on issues and personnel's

Capable to sense financial objectives and achieve stated output / revenue

Able to read Engineering drawing (Electronics & Mechanical)

What we offer

We are committed to providing a rewarding career environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. We offer competitive remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits include opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, access to training programmes and industry certifications, and a supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. We recognise work-life balance as essential to employee wellbeing and offer flexibility where possible. Additionally, we provide a safe, modern working environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from talented professionals regardless of background or experience.