Lead Powerplant Engineer | SAP & AI-Driven Ops

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

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.