Engineering Manager

Executive Recruiters; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. This role involves leading the engineering team, overseeing initiatives to meet customer expectations, and driving product introductions. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and technical problem-solving skills. This position will require effective communication and the ability to engage diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace, metal machining, or precision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of machining, brazing, stamping, and heat treatment processes; NDT experience is an advantage.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering team to provide effective technical support.
• Oversee all engineering initiatives to meet customer expectations and project timelines.
• Champion innovation by applying emerging technologies to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Team Development

Knowledge of Machining Processes

Job description

4mo ago , from Executive Recruiters Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering team to provide effective and timely technical support to operations.
  
• Oversee all engineering initiatives to ensure customer expectations, project timelines, and budgets are consistently met.
  
• Direct engineering activities to support sales, manufacturing, and quality with a focus on achieving business objectives.
  
• Evaluate new business opportunities and provide accurate technical costing to enhance win rates.
  
• Drive successful and timely New Product Introductions through concurrent engineering practices.
  
• Lead cost-reduction efforts by improving manufacturing methods and process efficiency.
  
• Manage technology and product transfers from other divisions or locations.
  
• Champion innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and applying them to improve business performance.
  
• Coach, develop, and lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to uphold high performance standards.
  
• Use Emotional Intelligence (EI) principles to manage and inspire the team effectively.
  
• Align the Engineering function with business goals, ensuring responsiveness, knowledge retention, and business continuity.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment — aerospace, metalmachining, or precision engineering preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of machining, brazing, stamping, and heat treatment processes; NDT experience is an advantage.
  
• Solid understanding of materials engineering and technology management in a manufacturing context.
  
• Proven leadership and people management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
  
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
  
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels and the ability to engage a multicultural workforce