Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Coherent; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Malaysia (Ipoh) is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional teams in process, manufacturing, product, NPI, test, equipment, reliability and automation engineering.

You will drive yield, cycle time and equipment reliability, oversee projects and budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to resolve issues.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and proven leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with team leadership.
• Experience with process improvement, technical problem-solving, and project management.
• Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a high-volume or technology-based manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities that support production, product quality, equipment performance, and process improvement.
• Lead and develop engineering teams across relevant disciplines.
• Set engineering priorities to support manufacturing needs, customer requirements, and business plans.
• Oversee process, product, manufacturing, test, equipment, and automation engineering activities.
• Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, productivity, process capability, and equipment reliability.
• Lead technical investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions are completed.
• Support new product introduction, product or process changes, equipment installation, and production ramp-up.
• Manage engineering projects, resources, schedules, risks, and budgets.
• Ensure engineering procedures, specifications, and records are maintained.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues.
• Present engineering performance, project updates, and risks to management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Malaysia (Ipoh) is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional teams in process, manufacturing, product, NPI, test, equipment, reliability and automation engineering.

You will drive yield, cycle time and equipment reliability, oversee projects and budgets, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to resolve issues.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and proven leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment.