Manufacturing Engineer (MEG)

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop automation, tooling and fixtures for high-volume production in Malaysia. This role blends independent work with collaboration across multifunction teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

You will leverage SolidWorks, manage project schedules, review costs, ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards, and drive continuous improvement from concept through integration into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in automation design, high-speed assembly or tooling.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical elements of manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic tooling using CAD.
• Collaborate with internal customers to provide design support.
• Validate product quality and process reliability through project qualifications.
• Develop detailed project schedules and report progress to management.
• Evaluate suppliers, quotations, and control project budget.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI and local standards.
• Lead meetings to review status and changes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will work both independently and collaboratively to design and develop Automation, Manual Tooling, and/or Fixtures projects through Non-Released manufacturing and then through integration into production.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.

• 1. Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used in volume production in Samtec's assembly processes.
• 2. Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the design needs of internal customers.
• 3. Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through project qualifications.
• 4. Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with applications engineering.
• 5. Develops clear, measurable requirements for success based on the established standards and in concert with project teams.
• 6. Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.
• 7. Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost control of the project budget.
• 8. Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices.
• 9. Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on:
• a. Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.
• b. Controls/Systems design and status.
• 10. Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.
• 11. Track all changes with a written Project Change Notification and maintains a revision summary.
• 12. Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.
• 13. Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.
• 14. Monitor the timing and cost of the fabrication to deliver the project on time and within budget.

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*

Required Experience

• 1. 5-10 years relevant working experience in:
• a. Automation Machine Design (optional)
• b. Design for Manufacturing
• c. High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional)
• d. Machine Tools
• e. Precision Tooling
• f. Machine Control Systems (optional)
• 2. 3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.
• 3. Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanour, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required. Works well with others and interacts effectively and efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
• 4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 5. Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• 6. Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
• 7. Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
• 8. Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
• 9. Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
• 10. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Preferred Education:

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET Accredited College or other equivalent work experience

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Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path... from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path... from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

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