Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Productivity

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. You will lead problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA, and support NPI and ramp‑up activities.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering and 1–3 years’ manufacturing experience with strong communication skills in English. ISO9001/13485 and AS9100 knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field related to manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing, process engineering, and documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, cost, capacity, yield and efficiency.
• Problem-solving with root-cause tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Identify bottlenecks and improve production flow, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Support tooling, fixtures, jigs, workstations, and equipment improvements.
• Support NPI, product transfer, and production ramp‑up activities.
• Develop, optimize, train production on manufacturing processes, methods, and work instructions.
• Implement improvement plans / actions (cycle time, yield, productivity, capacity, downtime, and OEE).
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, cost‑saving initiatives, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure safe and consistent manufactured products following (SOPs, EHS, and industry standards).
• Assess manufacturing capacity and provide input on manpower, tooling, and equipment needs.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Prepare reports on manufacturing KPIs / performance / issues.
• Support any tasks assigned by Head of Department and superior.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Job description

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. You will lead problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA, and support NPI and ramp‑up activities.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering and 1–3 years’ manufacturing experience with strong communication skills in English. ISO9001/13485 and AS9100 knowledge is desirable.