Lead Powerplant Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is partnering with a Fortune 500 aviation and aerospace leader to expand its Subang operations. We seek a battle-tested Lead Powerplant Engineer to bridge customer specs and shop-floor execution, leading a team of 6 engineers and driving process improvements using SAP and digital tools.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in powerplant/engine engineering within aviation/MRO, strong SAP skills, and a hands-on leadership style committed to high engineering quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Powerplant & Engine engineering.
• Experience in aviation, MRO, or engine overhaul environments.
• Strong powerplant domain knowledge and SAP proficiency.
• Interest or proficiency in leveraging AI and modern digital tools to optimize workflows.
• Hands-on, battle-tested leader capable of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer documentation and workscope into precise SAP work instructions.
• Direct technical directives to Process Engineers for shop-floor execution.
• Lead, delegate, and mentor a team of 6 engineers and technical staff.
• Provide technical foresight and resolve engine/powerplant bottlenecks with high-quality outputs.
• Drive digital transformation to streamline workflows and boost productivity.

Skills

Powerplant knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Company

We are representing a premier Fortune 500 aviation and aerospace leader at the forefront of global flight innovation and engine engineering. Driven by cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering standards, we are expanding our Subang operations and seeking a battle-tested technical leader to drive shop-floor execution and team growth.

Position Overview

As the Lead Powerplant Engineer, you will serve as the critical technical bridge between customer specifications and shop-floor engineering execution. Leading a dedicated team of 6 engineers and technical staff, you will translate complex aviation requirements into seamless operational workflows in SAP, ensuring technical accuracy, team accountability, and shop-floor efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Bridge & Interface: Translate customer documentation and workscope requirements directly into precise work instructions within the SAP system.
• Workflow & Process Execution: Direct technical directives to Process Engineers for execution, ensuring seamless handoffs between engineering and shop-floor operations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, delegate, and supervise a team of 6 engineers and technical staff, providing active mentorship and technical oversight to guide younger engineers.
• Hands-on Problem Solving: Provide technical foresight, resolve engine and powerplant technical bottlenecks, and maintain high engineering quality standards.
• Digital Transformation: Drive innovation by leveraging modern digital tools and AI applications to streamline engineering workflows and boost productivity.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Powerplant & Engine engineering (7-8+ years strongly preferred for strategic business maturity).
• Industry Background: Proven experience within aviation, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), or engine overhaul environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong powerplant domain knowledge (including CFF processes) and proficiency with SAP.
• Digital Savviness: Demonstrated interest or proficiency in leveraging AI and modern digital tools to optimize workflows.
• Mindset & Leadership: A "battle-tested," articulate leader who is hands-on and comfortable offering constructive challenge to drive process improvements.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree