MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced engineer to implement and improve manufacturing techniques, tooling, and processes. The ideal candidate will lead process improvement projects, collaborate with teams on new product introductions, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. This role offers opportunities for significant contributions to production efficiency and quality enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, preferably in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with manufacturing tools such as PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in the electronics or connectivity components industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes and tooling for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with product development, quality, and production teams on new product introduction and design for manufacturability.
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and 5S initiatives across the production floor.
• Support capacity planning and equipment layout optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the operations team.

Job description

Implements and improves manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to optimize quality and output levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes and tooling for new and existing products
• Collaborate with product development, quality, and production teams on new product introduction and design for manufacturability
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and 5S initiatives across the production floor
• Support capacity planning and equipment layout optimization
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the operations team

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, preferably in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques
• Experience with manufacturing tools such as PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and root cause analysis
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects
• Experience in the electronics or connectivity components industry is an advantage.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience