MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

TE CONNECTIVITY OPERATIONS SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Malaysia in Penang (Seberang Perai) is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to implement and improve techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to optimize quality and output. You will lead and support process improvement projects, collaborate with product development, quality, and production teams, and drive Lean Six Sigma and 5S initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and at least 3 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in electronics or connectivity components industry is a plus.

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

Root cause analysis

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Requirements

• 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 Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3yearsof 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

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.