Engineering Project Support Specialist

Emerson Electric Co; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a proactive project coordinator to support daily project activities with engineers and managers. You will manage tasks, documentation, BOMs, and logistics, ensuring accurate issuance of PRs and POs while coordinating prototype builds and product qualifications.

The role requires a relevant engineering or related degree, strong MS Office skills, independent work capability, and a proactive problem-solving mindset to deliver high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Bachelor's or Diploma in a related engineering or business field with experience.
• Ability to craft prompts and validate AI outputs for daily workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and project managers to support daily project activities.
• Execute tasks assigned by the project manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate logistics, ECOs and MCOs.
• Manage BOMs and component inventory records.
• Submit PRs, track POs, and support project coordination activities.
• Coordinate prototype builds and product qualification requests.
• Create and maintain new component part numbers; familiarity with electronic attributes helps.
• Collaborate with PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing and stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and clear communication across R&D and manufacturing.

Skills

Office suite

AI literacy

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering / Technology / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work closely with engineers and project managers to support daily project activities.
• Execute tasks assigned by the project manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate logistics activities, including internal support requests, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs).
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component inventory records.
• Submit Purchase Requisitions (PRs), track Purchase Orders (POs), and support project coordination activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing prototype builds and product qualification requests.
• Create and maintain new component part numbers; experience with electronic component attributes is an advantage.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders as required by project needs.
• Foster strong teamwork and maintain effective communication across R&D and manufacturing organizations.

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You can manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, and collaborate seamlessly within a team. You are passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results while meeting project deadlines.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, with relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Applied AI literacy, including the ability to craft effective prompts, validate AI-generated outputs, and integrate AI tools into daily workflows while adhering to quality and data privacy requirements.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace evolving priorities, processes, and technologies with a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a project coordination, engineering support, or operations support role.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Oracle systems.
• Experience supporting engineering development, manufacturing, or new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Familiarity with electronic components, BOM management, and engineering change processes (ECO/MCO).