MANAGER - ENGINEERING (CNI AND P&P)

Hartalega Holdings Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sepang seeks an Engineering Manager to lead operations and maintenance across the plant. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in engineering within high-volume manufacturing and possesses strong skills in PLC, SCADA, and operational excellence practices. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards, fostering team development and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in engineering/maintenance, preferably in process or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence principles and tools.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Industry 4.0 adoption.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment uptime.
• Manage CAPEX projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.

Skills

Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

SCADA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time study

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant. Drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement. Ensure team development, cross-functional coordination, and regulatory compliance to support business goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment uptime.
• Manage CAPEX projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Monitor process costs and OEE; drive cost-effective improvements.
• Maintain an effective system for inventory, manpower, cost, and performance tracking.
• Improve processes, work practices, and equipment performance.
• Drive engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation) adoption.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, and internal standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections for housekeeping and early issue detection.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead and develop a capable, engaged engineering team.
• Work with other departments to solve issues, align processes, and meet goals.
• Manage budgets and KPIs; report progress and improvement plans to management.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.

Experience

Minimum 8 years in engineering/maintenance, preferably in process or high-volume manufacturing.

Technical Knowledge

Programmable Logic Control (PLC), SCADA, AutoCAD

Manufacturing technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Industry 4.0(IOT/Automation).

Operational excellence principles and tools (e.g. Value streams, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)

Time study and manpower utilization calculation.

Engineering Division's policies and procedures i.e. people, operations, and budgeting

Certifications

Not required, but Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP is a plus.