Engineering Manager – Test & Quality Systems (Based in Penang)

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an Engineering Manager for Test & Quality Systems to lead the Test Engineering team. You will drive test strategies, develop people, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality policies.

This role combines technical leadership with strategic direction, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Business Units. Based in Penang, you will mentor engineers and share best practices globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong technical knowledge in test engineering, systems, and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Test Engineering team with clear performance goals.
• Define and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus and corporate goals.
• Monitor costs and drive continuous improvement in operational metrics.
• Develop specialised test equipment and software and share best practices globally.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Strategy & Direction

Cost & Resource Management

Technical Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Manager – Test & Quality Systems (Based in Penang)

We are looking for a technically strong and people-driven Test Engineering Manager to lead our Test Engineering team at Jabil Circuit, Penang. In this role, you will drive innovation, manage test strategies, and deliver exceptional results for customers and stakeholders. If you are a seasoned engineering leader who thrives on continuous improvement and team development, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Leadership & People Management
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing Test Engineering team.
  • Establish clear performance goals and conduct timely evaluations.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and recognition.
  • Create and manage succession plans for the Test Engineering function.
• Strategy & Business Direction
  • Define and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus and corporate goals.
  • Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions.
  • Provide regular updates to Operations Managers and Business Unit Managers on strategy execution.
• Cost & Resource Management
  • Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives by streamlining processes and eliminating non-value-added activities.
  • Monitor departmental costs and drive continuous improvement in operational metrics.
  • Manage procurement of test equipment and prepare accurate departmental forecasts.
• Technical Excellence
  • Drive the development of specialised test equipment and software.
  • Establish new measurement systems and ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient.
  • Share best practices across Jabil facilities globally.
  • Ensure 100% adherence to health, safety, and quality policies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong technical knowledge in test engineering, systems, and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willing to be based in Penang.

What's In It For You

• Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Dental & Optical Allowances
• Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance & Medical Benefits

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.