Engineering Manager

IOT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IOT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to steer our technical operations across Test, Manufacturing, NPI and SMT. You will lead high-performing teams, bridge strategy with hands-on execution, and drive manufacturing excellence in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with strong program management, cost control and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic or related engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in manufacturing/production operations.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams and cross‑department alignment.
• Expert-level skills in project management, operational efficiency and process control.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to interact with factory teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and integrate engineering activities across Test, Manufacturing, NPI and SMT.
• Lead and empower engineering teams to develop, test, modify and execute technical solutions.
• Partner with Operations, IT and leadership to align specs, resources and delivery schedules.
• Forecast manpower and drive product cost management for new launches.
• Identify production modifications to enter new markets and expand territories.
• Maintain compliance with ISO9000 and customer-specific quality requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Manufacturing operations

Process control

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Quality systems ISO9000

Job description

Are you a strategic technical leader with a proven track record of driving manufacturing excellence? We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to direct our technical operations, lead high-performing engineering teams, and drive operational growth across key production functions. In this role, you will oversee Test, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) operations, bridging high-level strategic planning with hands‑on technical execution.

Key responsibilities

Direct and integrate technical activities, establish engineering priorities, and implement standard policies and procedures across production functions

Supervise and empower an engineering team focused on developing, testing, modifying, and executing technical solutions across Test, Manufacturing, NPI, and SMT

Partner closely with Operations, IT, and executive leadership to align project specs, resource demands, and delivery schedules

Manage manpower forecasting against project demands and drive product cost management, including financial modeling for new product launches

Identify and implement production/product modifications that open opportunities in new markets and expand existing territories

Maintain full compliance with company quality systems (including ISO9000 and customer-specific standard requirements)

About you

Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Master's Degree, or Professional Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronic/Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing/production operations

Proven experience leading engineering teams, managing staff, and driving cross‑departmental alignment

Expert‑level skills in project management, operational efficiency, and process control

Exceptional problem‑solving agility, ability to work independently under pressure, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong inter‑cultural communication capabilities, including the ability to communicate directly with factory teams in their native language