Machining Engineer: Process & Automation Lead

ICHOR Systems; Kampung Biong; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR Systems in Malaysia seeks a Machining Engineer to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance equipment utilization across machining operations. The role focuses on reducing cycle times, improving throughput and quality, and driving automation where appropriate.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands‑on experience with manual and CNC machining, CAD design, and a solid Lean/Six Sigma foundation to deliver practical, sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a strong manufacturing focus.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in mechanical, industrial, systems, or manufacturing engineering within an industrial or production environment; systems engineering background encouraged.
• Proven track record leading process improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.
• Hands-on experience with manual and CNC machining processes.
• Experience with production line or manufacturing cell design and optimization; identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing aids.
• Experience using CAD software for equipment, tooling, fixture, or manufacturing layout development.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, root‑cause analysis, and structured problem‑ solving.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical improvements.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, engineering drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and production systems.
• Proven ability to independently lead improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Effective communication and collaboration with operators, machinists, technicians, engineers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and optimization initiatives across machining and manufacturing operations.
• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities to improve cycle time, throughput, quality, cost, capacity, ergonomics, and equipment utilization.
• Develop and implement improved manufacturing methods, workflows, and process sequences.
• Design and optimize production lines, manufacturing cells, and workstation layouts to improve flow and eliminate waste.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and bottlenecks and develop solutions to increase production capacity.
• Evaluate and implement automation and semi‑automation opportunities, including robotics, machine tending, material handling, inspection, and other manufacturing technologies.
• Design fixtures, tooling, workholding, and manufacturing aids to improve process capability, repeatability, productivity, and ergonomics.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, variation, defects, and non‑value‑added activity.
• Use data, time studies, process metrics, and root‑cause analysis to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead projects from initial problem definition through solution development, implementation, validation, and sustainment.
• Support new equipment selection, manufacturing technology evaluation, equipment installation, and process qualification.
• Partner with machinists, technicians, operations, quality, and engineering teams to develop practical and sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, manufacturing instructions, and other production standards.
• Support machining process development and optimization, including tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, and CNC programs when required.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Collaboration

CNC machining

Manual machining

CAD (SolidWorks/Mastercam)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Systems/Manufacturing focus

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/Mastercam)

Job description

ICHOR Systems in Malaysia seeks a Machining Engineer to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance equipment utilization across machining operations. The role focuses on reducing cycle times, improving throughput and quality, and driving automation where appropriate.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands‑on experience with manual and CNC machining, CAD design, and a solid Lean/Six Sigma foundation to deliver practical, sustainable improvements.