Manufacturing Engineer (MEG)

Samtec; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Malaysia to design automation, tooling, and fixtures for production. The role blends independent work with team collaboration to move projects from concept to production.

Requirements include 5–10 years in automation design, proficiency in SolidWorks, and 3–5 years in project management. Strong communication and process improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Automation Machine Design, DFM, high speed assembly equipment, machine tools, or precision tooling.
• 3–5 years in project management preferred.
• Strong communication, team attitude, and cross functional collaboration.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical elements for manual, semi-automatic, or automatic tooling in volume production.
• Provide mechanical design support and liaison with internal customers.
• Ensure quality and reliability are designed into projects through qualifications.
• Review project costs, margins, and supplier quotations; manage budget.
• Lead detailed project schedules and track progress with management updates.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and local standards in design work.
• Conduct regular project meetings on tooling, controls, and status.
• Document changes with Change Notifications and revision summaries.
• Develop contingency plans and monitor fabrication timing and costs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing 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:
   • Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.
   • 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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