Manufacturing Engineer (Costing)

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the NPI PMM team. You will focus on cost analysis, product costing and process improvement throughout New Product Introduction.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and other departments to estimate costs, evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and manufacturing performance. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or equivalent manufacturing CAD software.
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain product cost models, standard costing and manufacturing cost estimates.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, including material, labour and overhead, for profitability assessments.
• Monitor actual manufacturing costs against standard costs and investigate variances.
• Support RFQ, quotation prep and NPI activities through accurate cost estimation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and other departments on specs and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimisation and waste reduction.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Kaizen.
• Prepare costing reports, technical documentation and manufacturing records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Precision Machining

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our NPI PMM team. This role focuses on manufacturing cost analysis, product costing, process improvement and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support product cost estimation, evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, productivity and overall manufacturing performance.

Fresh graduates with a relevant engineering background and a strong interest in manufacturing operations are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain product cost models, standard costing and manufacturing cost estimates.

Analyse manufacturing costs, including material, labour and overhead expenses, to support product profitability assessments.

Monitor actual manufacturing costs against standard costs and investigate cost variances.

Support RFQ, quotation preparation and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through accurate cost estimation.

Work closely with Engineering, Production and other relevant departments to assess product specifications, engineering changes and manufacturing requirements.

Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimisation, waste reduction and improved resource utilisation.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities.

Prepare and maintain costing reports, technical documentation and relevant manufacturing records.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Precision Machining or an equivalent engineering discipline.

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is preferred.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, product costing and cost analysis.

Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.

Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems will be an added advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

We are a fast-growing group of companies in contract equipment manufacturing providing one stop cost effective service to customers from Semiconductor, Analytical and medical industry. In line with the company’s aggressive expansion plans, we seek highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team in the following vacancy.

We are a fast-growing group of companies in contract equipment manufacturing providing one stop cost effective service to customers from Semiconductor, Analytical and medical industry. In line with the company’s aggressive expansion plans, we seek highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team in the following vacancy.