Manufacturing Engineer

Copeland; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off plans

Parental leave (paid)

Employee resource groups

Recognition programs

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a hands-on engineering leader in Negeri Sembilan to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, partnering across Operations, Quality, Machining, and Welding to drive manufacturing excellence. You will lead localization, technology transfer, and NPI activities to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

This role emphasizes root-cause analysis, process development, and a strong safety culture, while coaching and developing talent to deliver cost, quality, and productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably in control valve, industrial equipment, or precision manufacturing.
• 2+ years of people management or team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, engineering documentation, and process development.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers to provide effective technical support to Operations and drive manufacturing excellence.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Machining, Welding, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Drive product localization initiatives, ensuring successful technology transfer, process capability enhancement, and operational readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing performance.
• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing metrics such as yield, cycle time, downtime, and quality performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities by collaborating with regional Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing processes, procedures, fixtures, and tooling solutions that support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Provide technical coaching, training, and development opportunities to strengthen engineering and operations capabilities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support site Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Process development

Project management

Communication

Engineering drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers to provide effective technical support to Operations and drive manufacturing excellence.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Machining, Welding, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Drive product localization initiatives, ensuring successful technology transfer, process capability enhancement, and operational readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing performance.
• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing metrics such as yield, cycle time, downtime, and quality performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities by collaborating with regional Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing processes, procedures, fixtures, and tooling solutions that support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Provide technical coaching, training, and development opportunities to strengthen engineering and operations capabilities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support site Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) initiatives.

Who You Are:

You are a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, developing people, and driving continuous improvement. You effectively collaborate across functions, make sound decisions, and lead teams toward achieving operational excellence.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment, preferably within control valve, industrial equipment, or precision manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 2 years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, engineering documentation, and process development.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in control valve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and measurement system analysis.
• Hands-on experience with valve assembly, calibration, fixture design, and tooling development.
• Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, and localization projects.
• Demonstrated success in driving productivity, quality, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!