Lead Engineering Manager — Control Panels & Projects

Private Advertiser; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kulai, Malaysia seeks a senior engineering leader to head control panel projects from design to delivery. You will oversee design reviews, procurement, production schedules, and customer coordination, ensuring quality, cost control and on-time delivery.

You will manage multi-project workstreams, mentor teams, and uphold safety and engineering standards across fabrication and factory testing.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic engineering.
• Experience leading engineering or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of control panel design, fabrication and testing.
• Experience with PLC and DDC panels, electrical protection and control circuits.
• Ability to review electrical drawings and assess component suitability.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, procurement, budgets and customers.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with electrical and control panel standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technicians to meet project quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Review panel layouts, electrical schematics, BOMs and submissions.
• Plan engineering resources, workshop manpower and production schedules.
• Oversee procurement, supplier coordination and material availability.
• Coordinate with customers and consultants on technical requirements and progress.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing, troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Monitor project costs, variations and delivery risks.
• Develop engineering standards, workshop procedures and quality controls.
• Coach team members and support competency assessments and career development.
• Promote safe working practices throughout engineering and panel production.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Electrical knowledge

Technical review

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic degree or diploma

Tools

PLC

DDC panels

Job description

Private Advertiser in Kulai, Malaysia seeks a senior engineering leader to head control panel projects from design to delivery. You will oversee design reviews, procurement, production schedules, and customer coordination, ensuring quality, cost control and on-time delivery.

You will manage multi-project workstreams, mentor teams, and uphold safety and engineering standards across fabrication and factory testing.