Glove Production Engineer: Automation & Improvement

Ideal Quality Sdn Bhd; Meru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSSAN, a world-class glove manufacturer, seeks a Production Engineer to oversee operations on the Stripping and Layering floors, manage manpower, drive process improvements and reduce waste while upholding ISO, GMP and 5S standards.

You will plan and coordinate machinery maintenance to maximize uptime, spearhead automation initiatives, lead cross‑functional teams, perform root cause analysis and maintain thorough audit trails and management reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related field with ISO compliance.
• Strong leadership, independent with self-drive, result oriented, good problem solving and reporting skills, analytical thinking and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation at Stripping and Layering floors, manage manpower, drive process improvements and waste reduction.
• Plan, coordinate and execute comprehensive machinery maintenance programs for high uptime.
• Lead machinery modification and automation initiatives (visual cameras, auto-transferring conveyor, equipment).
• Collaborate with Technical, Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve performance and accuracy.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment/process failures with corrective & preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, safety protocols, 5S, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on productivity, safety and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and training to peers.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails.
• Compile reports for management reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalents

Job description

KOSSAN, a world-class glove manufacturer, seeks a Production Engineer to oversee operations on the Stripping and Layering floors, manage manpower, drive process improvements and reduce waste while upholding ISO, GMP and 5S standards.

You will plan and coordinate machinery maintenance to maximize uptime, spearhead automation initiatives, lead cross‑functional teams, perform root cause analysis and maintain thorough audit trails and management reports.