Engineering Manager

Pivotal Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive CNC machining excellence across production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and supply chain functions. The role focuses on process development, optimization, and equipment improvement to meet stringent quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

The incumbent will lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, perform root-cause analyses, and champion SPC and PFMEA to sustain robust processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and people management in CNC/precision machining.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, CAD/CAM, CNC programming, GD&T, tooling, fixtures, process validation, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 (or equivalent), SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering excellence by collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, CNC Programming, Tooling, and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead CNC manufacturing process development, machining optimization, fixture design, tooling selection, process validation, and equipment improvement.
• Develop technology roadmaps to improve machining capability, reduce cycle time, increase OEE, and lower costs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Ensure preventive maintenance strategies, machine capability studies, and SPC are effectively implemented.
• Develop, mentor, and coach the Manufacturing Engineering team and foster accountability and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to introduce new machining technologies and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

SPC

Job description

Lead manufacturing engineering excellence by collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, CNC Programming, Tooling, and Supply Chain teams to ensure machining processes consistently meet customer quality, delivery, and productivity requirements.

Lead CNC manufacturing process development, machining optimization, fixture design, tooling selection, process validation, and equipment improvement while ensuring compliance with ISO standards, customer specifications, and safety regulations.

Provide technical leadership for CNC machining operations, including milling, turning, multi-axis machining, and automation. Develop technology roadmaps to improve machining capability, reduce cycle time, increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and lower manufacturing costs.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve first-pass yield, and maximize equipment utilization.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.

Ensure preventive maintenance strategies, machine capability studies, process capability (Cp/Cpk), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) are effectively implemented to maintain stable production processes.

Develop, mentor, and coach the Manufacturing Engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to introduce new machining technologies, tooling solutions, and automation that improve manufacturing competitiveness.

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

Minimum of seven (7) years of manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing.

Proven leadership and people management experience in a CNC or precision machining manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, CAD/CAM, CNC programming, GD&T, tooling, fixtures, process validation, and manufacturing quality systems.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 (or equivalent), SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Equivalent combinations of education, technical expertise, and relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.