Engineering Manager, Plant & Process Automation

Hartalega Holdings Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega Holdings Berhad is seeking a Manager - Engineering (Plant & Process and Control & Instrumentation) to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant in Sepang, Malaysia. You will drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronic engineering with 8+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronic engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, AutoCAD, GMP, and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, time study, manpower utilization, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities across the plant.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Plan, budget, and execute CAPEX projects, including engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 adoption.
• Monitor process costs and OEE; implement cost-effective improvements.
• Manage inventory, manpower, and performance tracking systems for optimal efficiency.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify issues and maintain operational standards.
• Drive process improvements, equipment performance enhancements, and work practice optimization.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to align processes and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Time study

Manpower utilization

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC

SCADA

AutoCAD

GMP

Industry 4.0 / IoT

Manufacturing technologies

Job description

Hartalega Holdings Berhad is seeking a Manager - Engineering (Plant & Process and Control & Instrumentation) to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant in Sepang, Malaysia. You will drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronic engineering with 8+ years of