Junior Executive, Project Engineer (Protege-RTW)

ADVANCED DEFENCE SYSTEMS SDN. BHD.; Batu Arang; On-site; MYR 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCED DEFENCE SYSTEMS SDN. BHD. is seeking a Junior Executive, Project Engineer (Protege-RTW) for a contract position at Kompleks Institut Penyelidikan Sains & Teknologi Pertahanan (STRIDE) Batu Arang, Rawang. The role offers hands-on experience in defence-focused project engineering under mentorship.

You will assist in planning, design, and execution, develop technical documentation, participate in reviews, and ensure alignment with timelines and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronic, Chemistry, Physics or related discipline).
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and safety protocols.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Prior internship or project engineering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design and execution of engineering projects, working closely with senior project engineers and project managers.
• Assist in the development and review of technical documentation, including project specifications, design drawings and engineering reports.
• Participate in project meetings, site inspections and technical reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical issues and challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the coordination of resources, schedules and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track.
• Conduct research and analysis to support engineering solutions and project decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of project activities, progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, procurement and quality assurance to deliver project objectives.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and safety standards across all project activities.

Skills

Strong project management

Technical writing

Analytical and problem solving

Communication

Quality assurance familiarity

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronic, Chemistry, Physics or related)

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Executive, Project Engineer (Protege-RTW) in Kompleks Institut Penyelidikan Sains & Teknologi Pertahanan (STRIDE) Batu Arang, Rawang. This is a contract position that offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring engineer to gain practical experience in project engineering within the defence and advanced systems sector. You will work on challenging projects that contribute to the development of cutting‑edge defence technologies, playing a vital role in supporting our project delivery objectives. This role provides exposure to real‑world engineering challenges and the opportunity to develop your professional capabilities under the mentorship of experienced engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, design and execution of engineering projects, working closely with senior project engineers and project managers
• Assist in the development and review of technical documentation, including project specifications, design drawings and engineering reports
• Participate in project meetings, site inspections and technical reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical issues and challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the coordination of resources, schedules and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track
• Conduct research and analysis to support engineering solutions and project decision‑making
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of project activities, progress and outcomes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, procurement and quality assurance to deliver project objectives
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and safety standards across all project activities

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronic, Chemistry, Physics or related discipline)
• Strong understanding of project management principles and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and safety protocols
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Prior internship or project engineering experience is desirable