Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Customization & DFMA

VAT Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group Malaysia is seeking a Design Engineer to lead customization, relocation, and industrialization projects. You will translate customer needs into engineering characteristics and create optimized, cost-effective products.

Reporting to the team leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through all project phases, perform DFMA reviews, support investigations, and drive product industrialization with a strong emphasis on GD&T, 3D-CAD, and independent problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree or master in mechanical engineering.
• Good knowledge of design, machining, and assembly.
• 5+ years relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient in 3D-CAD and GD&T usage.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the relocation and customization projects by translating customer requests into deliveries.
• Own the technical portfolio and ensure up-to-date product designs with support from the customization engineer.
• Provide technical guidance to Product & Quality teams and drive continuous improvements.
• Establish design guidelines and checks for quality design.
• Support engineering change processes and ECO/ECN implementations on the shop floor.
• Participate in customer audits and provide technical support for complaints.
• Drive product industrialization through design optimization and cost-down initiatives.
• Collaborate with NPI, operations, and suppliers to hand off products.

Skills

3D-CAD

GD&T

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proactive

Team player

Education

Degree or Master in mechanical engineering

Job description

VAT Group Malaysia is seeking a Design Engineer to lead customization, relocation, and industrialization projects. You will translate customer needs into engineering characteristics and create optimized, cost-effective products.

Reporting to the team leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through all project phases, perform DFMA reviews, support investigations, and drive product industrialization with a strong emphasis on GD&T, 3D-CAD, and independent problem solving.