Lead Engineer (Senior Engineer)

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing metal parts manufacturing company in Penang seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee engineering activities, lead teams, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5–7 years of engineering experience, especially in manufacturing. The successful candidate will shape engineering strategies and mentor junior engineers, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Interested candidates should email their resume to the provided emails.

Benefits

Opportunities to shape engineering strategy

Collaborative and professional environment

Focus on quality and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of engineering experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of machining and tooling processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams for product and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Metal Fabrication

Engineering Design

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company: Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

Industry: Metal Parts / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

As a Lead Engineer, you will oversee and coordinate engineering activities, ensuring the successful development, execution, and delivery of metal parts projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with customers, enforce compliance with quality, safety, and ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement across product design, manufacturing processes, and work instructions. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, mentor team members, and contribute directly to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering teams for product and project execution.
• Oversee design, development, and optimization of metal parts.
• Liaise directly with customers on technical requirements and project updates.
• Develop, review, and enforce work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, ISO standards, and customer specifications.
• Conduct project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to build technical competency and teamwork.
• Implement process improvements, troubleshoot complex engineering challenges, and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, stamping, and tooling processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in project management, work instruction creation, and compliance enforcement.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with customers, internal teams, and management.

Authority & Accountability

• Lead engineering decision-making for product design, project execution, and process improvements.
• Approve work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee team performance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and customer expectations.

Why Join Us

• Strategic leadership role in a growing metal parts manufacturing company.
• Opportunities to shape engineering strategy, mentor talent, and drive innovation.
• Collaborative and professional environment with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Interested candidates are kindly requested to email their resume to:

***********@ybsinternational.com or *********@ybsinternational.com