Manager - Engineering (Control and Instrumentation/ Plant and Process

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Selangor, Malaysia is looking for a seasoned professional to lead engineering operations. The role focuses on managing technical operations, driving equipment reliability and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in engineering or maintenance. Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering or maintenance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing technologies and operational excellence tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities.
• Lead preventive maintenance to ensure equipment uptime.
• Manage CAPEX projects including planning and execution.
• Drive engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation) adoption.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and GMP standards.

Skills

Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

SCADA

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Mechatronic Engineering

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

Business / Operations

• 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 Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering/ maintenance.

Technical and Professional 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

Certification / License Requirement:

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