Engineering Manager

Private Advertiser; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Engineering & R&D leader to drive the engineering and R&D teams toward business objectives through KPI-driven management and strong cost control.

You will own the BOM accuracy, maintain the drawings database, and monitor build orders against cost and FX fluctuations while liaising with OEMs on new product initiatives to ensure smooth execution and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing with managerial experience.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Engineering and R&D teams with KPI-driven objectives.
• Ensure BOM accuracy and maintain the drawings database.
• Monitor build orders with cost, FX fluctuations and variances.
• Lead pilot projects with milestone tracking and OEM liaison.
• Oversee cost control and establish proper cost optimisation measures.
• Manage team performance, skills gap analysis and training needs.
• Align projects with business strategy and market trends.

Skills

Leadership

KPI monitoring

Cost control

BOM management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

To lead and oversee the Engineering and R&D teams, ensuring the achievement of business objectives through effective management and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Accuracy of Bill of Materials (B.O.M).

Accuracy of drawings database.

Build orders cost monitoring including foreign exchange fluctuations, component pricing and other cost variables, while identifying variances and implementing appropriate cost-optimisation measures.

R&D:

Lead pilot projects with clear milestone tracking

Component tryout and assessment.

Project liaison with OEM manufacturer.

Subject-matter expert for all new product initiatives.

To ensure job orders and projects are executed efficiently, with minimal operational disruption and optimal cost management, while supporting the Company’s strategic direction and maintaining its competitiveness, future readiness, and alignment with market trends.

To lead in Engineering and R&D operation:

Enforce compliance of engineering job agreed timelines and quality standards.

Management of engineering changes (design review, approval and changes justification).

Oversee prototype testing, commissioning, and performance validation.

Alternative sourcing of suitable material, components and qualified vendors (review of specification and test results).

Establishment of database/information to enable a proper keep track and future development (drawings, post mortem & kickoff meeting).

To lead in team management:

Performance review & skill gap analysis on team members.

Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.

Resource allocation for team to meet project goal.

Define, validate & monitor team milestones, actions, and objectives.

To oversee matters on business alignment and cost control:

Cost estimation & quarterly costing, sheet preparation and review.

Collaborate with principals on design decisions and strategic priorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.

Minimum 5 years working experience within a manufacturing environment, including proven experience in managerial role.