Engineering Manager

Teleflex; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and drive cost improvements. You will manage asset lifecycles, mentor engineers, and coordinate development with operations to meet safety and regulatory standards in a fast-paced medical device environment.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing with 4–5 years in management, a degree in engineering, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic) or related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing; 4–5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor equipment lifecycle and plan mitigations.
• Lead cost-improvement projects and manage OPEX.
• Mentor equipment engineering team.
• Coordinate between development and operations.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Automation systems

Minitab

Lean tools

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic) or related field

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

1. 1. Oversee preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing and plant equipment, including audit readiness.
2. 2. Monitor equipment lifecycle and ageing trends, and proactively plan and execute mitigation strategies (e.g., refurbishment, upgrades, replacement) to prevent productivity or production impact.
3. 3. Establish and drive structured competency development plans for engineers and technical staff based on capability gaps and organizational needs.
4. 4. Ensure compliance with safety, occupational health, and regulatory requirements across all engineering activities.
5. 5. Manage spare parts planning and inventory to prevent stock shortages.
6. 6. Establish and maintain reports on equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
7. 7. Review and maintain engineering documentation (equipment specs, tooling, drawings).
8. 8. Lead cost-reduction initiatives and drive structured Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
9. 9. Manage Overhead (OPEX) spending for equipment repair & maintenance, outsourced services, and validation activities to ensure budget compliance and cost efficiency.
10. 10. Assess manufacturing process capability to meet product specifications.
11. 11. Mentor and coach the equipment engineering team to build technical competencies and guide the process engineering team to optimize manufacturing processes.
12. 12. Review and approve validation documentation including URS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
13. 13. Monitor project progress and manage scope, design, or timeline changes.
14. 14. Lead strategic engineering initiatives, including process qualification, validation, new process introduction, product transfers, and process re-engineering projects.
15. 15. Coordinate engineering activities between development and operations teams.
16. 16. Support failure investigations, complaints, and CAPA implementation.
17. 17. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance and sustain DPM performance.
18. 18. Identify and implement technology, process, and engineering methodology improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational effectiveness.
19. 19. Prepare project justifications (e.g., PEA/CAPEX) for automation or upgrades.
20. 20. Develop and mentor potential successors to ensure continuity of technical leadership within the engineering team.
21. 21. Act as nominated deputy when required.

Education / Experience Requirements

Qualification :

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic) orDegree in Polymer Science or related Engineering field or Industrial Chemistry.

Experience :

• Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems is essential.
• Proficient in statistical analysis using Minitab.
• Hands-on experience managing projects utilizing Lean tools and methodologies.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in a similar manufacturing role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a managerial role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time.

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.