Manufacturing Engineer

dormakaba; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

dormakaba Malaysia is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive on-time delivery, improve product/process documentation, and lead changes in a lean environment. You will lead mold and fixtures development, manage suppliers, and collaborate with internal teams on DFM and new processes, with a focus on die casting and process optimization.

Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic and 3+ years of experience required; independent work style preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Engineering Manufacturing (Mechanical/Mechatronic).
• Manufacturing and product development knowledge.
• Design for manufacturability; mold/fixtures design; lean tools for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mold and fixtures development, approve designs, manage suppliers and buy-off.
• Lead ECO / Design Change / Change Application activities.
• Improve die casting downtime and machine availability.
• Troubleshoot die casting issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage new product and process projects with internal teams on DFM.
• Utilize AIM and APQP tools.
• Support startup and process development for new products or processes.
• Lead SMED and poka-yoke implementation.
• Collaborate with production teams in early phases of part, mold/fixtures and process development.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Product development

Lean production

Mold & fixtures design

APQP tools

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronic)

Job description

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Responsible for the on-time delivery of products, at the right cost and the best quality in maximising customer satisfaction. Improve the order fulfilment process in accordance with Lean Philosophy. Support and develop a \"Learning Organization\" that is able, want to and is allowed to improve process continuously. Timely update and manage all product and process related documentations. Lead and manage all discipline matters too.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mold and fixtures development, design approval, manage suppliers and buy off
• Lead ECO (Engineering Change Order) / Design Change / Change Application activities
• Manage improvement on reducing machine breakdown and increase machine availability in Die Casting department
• Provide excellent support to die casting department by troubleshoot-analyze technical issue and develop implement corrective action and plans
• Manage new project (Product & Processes) and coordinate with customer-Internal team on all processes, DFM (Design For Manufacturing)
• Full utilize AIM (Adaptive Innovation Methodology) & APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) tools
• Support die casting department during startup and process development for new product or new process's introduction
• Lead SMED (Single-Minutes Exchange of Dies) activities & process's poka-yoke implementation
• Take the lead in working with production teams at early phases of part, mold/fixtures and process development

About you

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronic)
• 3 years & above in Engineering Manufacturing, Mechanical / Mechatronic
• Manufacturing and Product Development knowledge
• Design products for manufacturability, mold and fixtures design, utilize lean production system tools/concepts to further improve the parts, production processes and equipment/facilities
• Able to work independently

“dormakaba is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.”