Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

Heveapac Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career advancement

Insurance coverage

Leadership platform

Collaborative culture

International exposure

Structured training

Modern automated facility

Engagement activities

Job summary

HeveaPac Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team in a high-volume, automated furniture manufacturing facility in Seremban. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, enhance machine reliability, and oversee upgrades to sustain peak OEE and safety standards.

Applicants should have 5–7 years in maintenance/engineering within manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage complex CMMS/MES/ERP systems in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering as listed.
• Leadership experience in multi-skilled engineering teams.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance/engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams to strengthen technical skills and preventive/predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Implement preventive, predictive, and RCM programs to ensure safe, reliable machine performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage installation, commissioning, improvement, and life-cycle enhancement of CNC machines, presses, panel saws, and production equipment using PdM tools.
• Establish rapid-response processes and provide advanced troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Ensure availability of critical spares through BOM, MTBF, and risk-based planning while managing suppliers and OEM service teams.
• Drive energy optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement to increase OEE and reduce breakdowns.
• Maintain engineering documentation, downtime records, and KPIs aligned with ISO standards and EHS compliance.
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, optimize resource utilization, and evaluate maintenance projects and equipment upgrades based on ROI.

Skills

CNC systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

PLC-controlled equipment

Industrial automation

TPM

RCM

CBM

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Thermal analysis

Ultrasonic testing

ISO management systems

Reading drawings

CMMS/MES/ERP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Qualification

• 1) Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 2) Minimum 5–7 years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing; RTA or board manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• 3) Proven leadership experience in managing multi-skilled engineering teams.

Job Description

• 1) Strong knowledge of CNC systems, hydraulic presses, pneumatic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial automation.
• 2) Familiar with TPM, RCM, CBM, and Predictive Maintenance tools (vibration, thermal, ultrasonic).
• 3) Strong understanding of ISO management systems (9001/14001/45001/50001).
• 4) Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and machine schematics.
• 5) Experience with CMMS/MES/ERP system utilization for maintenance planning.

Key Responsibilities

• 1) Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams to strengthen technical skills and preventive/predictive maintenance capabilities.
• 2) Implement preventive, predictive, and RCM programs to ensure safe, reliable machine performance and minimize downtime.
• 3) Manage installation, commissioning, improvement, and life-cycle enhancement of CNC machines, presses, panel saws, and production equipment using appropriate PdM tools.
• 4) Establish effective rapid-response processes and provide advanced troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• 5) Ensure availability of critical spares through BOM, MTBF, and risk-based planning while managing suppliers and OEM service teams.
• 6) Drive energy optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to increase OEE and reduce breakdowns.
• 7) Maintain engineering documentation, downtime records, and KPIs aligned with ISO standards and EHS compliance.
• 8) Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, optimize resource utilization, and evaluate maintenance projects and equipment upgrades based on ROI.
• Competitive commercial rate based on experience and qualifications**

We Offer

• 1) A competitive management-level salary with attractive performance bonuses
• 2) Strong career advancement opportunities within a growing engineering and manufacturing group
• 3) Comprehensive insurance coverage and an enhanced benefits package
• 4) A strategic leadership platform to drive technical innovation and shape engineering excellence
• 5) A collaborative, solution-focused team culture with cross-functional support
• 6) Exposure to international operations, global best practices, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• 7) Continuous technical and leadership development through structured training programs
• 8) A safe, modern, highly automated manufacturing environment equipped with advanced CNC and industrial systems
• 9) Company events, celebrations, and engagement activities that promote a supportive workplace community 11.

About Us

At Heveapac, our mission is to design furniture that is smart, functional, and made for real life spaces. As the largest producer of laminated particleboard Ready-To-Assemble (RTA) furniture in Asia and a subsidiary of HeveaBoard Berhad, a company listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, we take pride in combining high-volume manufacturing with innovative and user-friendly design.

Our 1.4 million square foot facility in Seremban, supported by over 2,000 dedicated professionals, produces 45,000 furniture sets daily and supplies major markets around the world. Equipment reliability, strong engineering capability, and continuous improvement are the backbone of our operations.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager to lead our engineering teams, enhance machine performance, and drive plant-wide maintenance excellence. If you are a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for optimizing manufacturing systems, HeveaPac offers a dynamic environment to advance your career and make a significant impact.