Engineering Manager

Flex Precision Manufacturing; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Johor, Malaysia is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee process engineers and drive continuous improvement. The role involves optimizing machining processes, ensuring quality compliance, and collaborating with cross-departmental teams. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in Lean manufacturing practices. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with significant responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering leadership and team development.
• Proven skills in process engineering and optimization.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineers and technicians to ensure skill development.
• Establish machining process parameters and tooling concepts.
• Coordinate with departments to solve machining problems.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Job description

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Employment Type

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead process engineers and technicians.
  • Ensure engineering structure, training, skill development and competency growth.
  • Assign technical tasks, review performance, and drive accountability.
• Process Engineering & Optimization
  • Establish machining process parameters, tooling selection, fixture concepts, and work instructions.
  • Improve machine cycle time, OEE, tool life, scrap rate, rework rate, and production cost.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S and root cause elimination on shop-floor.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lead DFM/DFA review, prototype trials, capability validation, and mass production readiness.
  • Responsible for engineering documents: SOP, WI, PFMEA, control plan, tool list.
  • Ensure smooth transition from trial stage to stable manufacturing.
• Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Coordinate with Production, QA, Industrial Engineering, Procurement and Planning.
  • Solve technical problems related to machining accuracy, tool wear, stability, fixture, and quality.
  • Support customer technical discussion, feasibility evaluation, and escalation matters.
• Equipment, Tooling & Technology
  • Plan machine capacity, tooling strategy, fixture investment and automation adoption.
  • Evaluate existing equipment performance and improve availability.
  • Promote digitalization and advanced manufacturing technology.
• Quality, Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure engineering practices meet quality system.
  • Apply 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC for quality issues.
  • Maintain traceable engineering records and revision control.