General Manager (CNC Machining)

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAM Malaysia seeks a General Manager – Machining Division to lead regional CNC machining operations across Malaysia and Singapore. The role is responsible for strategic direction, manufacturing excellence, and end-to-end performance including P&L, delivery, quality and customer engagement.

The successful candidate will drive lean transformation, capacity planning, and technology adoption while building a high-performing leadership team across sites, with a focus on growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing or a closely related industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership capacity overseeing CNC machining/CNC manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record leading multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably across Malaysia and/or regional markets.
• Strong expertise in CNC machining, precision engineering, manufacturing processes and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, capital investment and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Machining Division operations across Malaysia and Singapore plants.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and cost.
• Oversee CNC machining operations, process engineering, and capacity planning.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements.
• Manage divisional P&L, budgets, capital investments, and KPI performance; collaborate with customers and commercial teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision manufacturing

Leadership

P&L management

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager – Machining Division to lead the strategic and operational performance of our machining businesses across Malaysia and Singapore.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for manufacturing excellence, operational performance, P&L, customer delivery, quality, technology, and business growth across multi-site operations.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in precision CNC machining and high-precision manufacturing, together with the leadership capability to build high-performing teams, strengthen operational competitiveness, and scale manufacturing capabilities for future growth.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Regional Operational Leadership

Lead and manage the Machining Division operations across Malaysia and Singapore plants.

Ensure operational alignment between both sites to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets.

Drive operational consistency, production efficiency, and best practice sharing across plants.

2. Strategic Business Leadership

Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Machining Division aligned with SAM Group’s long-term business objectives.

Drive business growth, operational scalability, and margin improvement.

Support new business opportunities and capability expansion across regional operations.

3. Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Oversee CNC machining operations, process engineering, manufacturing technologies, and capacity planning.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives across both plants.

Lead continuous improvement projects to optimize productivity, cycle time, and manufacturing cost.

4. Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Maintain strong quality management systems and operational controls across both facilities.

Drive improvements in product quality, process reliability, and manufacturing performance.

5. Financial & Performance Management

Manage divisional P&L, operational budgets, and capital investments.

Monitor key operational KPIs including productivity, OEE, cost per part, yield, and on-time delivery.

Implement cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Work closely with key customers to support technical discussions, manufacturing capability, and operational improvements.

Collaborate with commercial teams on business development, costing strategy, and capacity planning.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and strategic suppliers.

Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team across Malaysia and Singapore.

Strengthen leadership capability within plant management teams.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

Experience & Leadership

15+ years of progressive experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing or a closely related industry.

Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership capacity overseeing CNC machining/CNC manufacturing operations.

Proven track record in leading multi-site manufacturing operations, preferably across Malaysia and/or regional markets.

Strong expertise in CNC machining, precision engineering, manufacturing processes and operational excellence.

Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, capital investment and business performance.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate manufacturing strategy into measurable business growth and profitability.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader to take end-to-end ownership of a strategic machining business, shape its regional growth agenda, and make a significant impact on operational excellence, technology capability, customer partnerships and profitability.

If you are a results-driven machining leader ready to take on a broader regional mandate and build the next phase of manufacturing excellence, we would like to hear from you.

SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!

SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.

We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.

Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.

Come be part of our growth journey!

Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!