Manager, Engineering Maintenance

Private Advertiser; Lumut; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Maintenance & Reliability leader to own and optimize the CMMS, drive mechanical maintenance and reliability programs, and mentor a technical team. You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and CAPEX coordination across plant operations, with a focus on minimizing downtime and sustaining production efficiency.

Candidates should have a strong background in rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and TPM/RCM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10–12 years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on CMMS experience (SAP, Maximo, MP2, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as CMMS owner, ensure asset registration, maintenance scheduling, and data logging.
• Analyze history, failure data, MTBF/MTTR to improve maintenance.
• Develop PM and PdM programs to minimize breakdowns.
• Lead troubleshooting for mechanical failures including rotating equipment.
• Plan weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns, major overhauls, and CAPEX projects.
• Lead, mentor and train contract farmers and farm teams.
• Develop and manage annual maintenance budget (OPEX).
• Manage external contractors and vendors with SLA adherence.
• Support DOSH and environmental regulation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team training

Project management

TPM/RCM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MP2

Maintenance Connection

MOM-EM

Job description

This is a Maintenance & Reliability Leadership role responsible for owning and optimizing the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), leading mechanical maintenance and reliability programs, managing a technical team, overseeing budgets and vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards across industrial/manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

Act as the primary owner for the CMMS, ensuring accurate asset registration, maintenance scheduling, and historical data logging

Analyze equipment history, failure data, and MTBF/MTTR metrics to improve maintenance strategies

Develop, implement, and monitor Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs to minimize breakdowns

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex mechanical failures, including rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and conveyors

Plan and coordinate weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance shutdowns to ensure minimal disruption to production

Coordinate plant shutdowns, major overhauls, and capital projects (CAPEX) to ensure timely, high-quality completion

Lead, mentor and provide training to contract farmers and own farm teams in Maintenance and Reliability

Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget (OPEX) and track expenses

Manage external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance work, ensuring SLA compliance

Support compliance with Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and environmental regulations

About you

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Minimum 10-12 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Deep understanding of industrial mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, ACMV) and facility maintenance

Hands-on experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP, Maximo, MP2, Maintenance Connection, MOM-EM Manufacturing Operations Management – Equipment Management Module)

Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA), lock-out/tag-out procedures, and risk management

Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop a technical team

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing stakeholder communication under pressure

Experience in a process-driven industry (e.g., food, automotive) preferred

Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) preferred

PMP or similar project management certification preferred