Manufacturing Engineer (US MNC)

Private Advertiser; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices seeks a Hybrid Manufacturing & Supplier Quality Engineer in Malaysia. The role combines process review, line optimization, and supplier quality, with up to 60% travel to China and Taiwan to visit supplier sites.

Responsibilities include supporting mechanical assembly of precision optical inspection equipment, improving processes, creating work instructions, and driving CAPA across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, including precision equipment.
• Strong root-cause analysis, problem solving, and CAPA.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Willing to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and output quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for mechanical assembly of precision optical inspection equipment.
• Improve assembly processes, work methods, fixturing, and production flow to enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and process documentation.
• Support production ramp-up, engineering changes, and sustaining manufacturing activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues through RCA and implement CAPA.
• Apply PFMEA, control plans, and risk-based process controls to improve stability.
• Support MRB activities and disposition of manufacturing nonconformances.
• Support supplier quality issues, including containment, RCA, and corrective actions.
• Work with Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams across Taiwan and the US.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Quality Engineering

Job description

Specific Requirements: This role does need to travel to China and Taiwan up to 60% to visit supplier site

Company: A leading US manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, with operations in Malaysia supporting regional manufacturing and engineering activities. The company specializes in precision optical systems, optical instrumentation, and non-contact 3D optical metrology/profiling solutions.

Dual Focus: Hybrid role combining Manufacturing Engineering (process review, line optimization) and Supplier Quality Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for mechanical assembly of precision optical inspection equipment.

Improve assembly processes, work methods, fixturing, and production flow to enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and process documentation.

Support production ramp-up, engineering changes, and sustaining manufacturing activities.

Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Apply quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, and risk-based process controls to improve process stability.

Support MRB activities and disposition of manufacturing nonconformances.

Support supplier quality issues, including containment, investigation, RCA, and corrective actions for incoming or in-process defects.

Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams across Taiwan and the US to resolve technical and quality issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, or related discipline.

3-8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a hybrid role in a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, preferably involving precision or complex equipment.

Strong experience in root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective actions.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Able to use AI tools to improve productivity and work quality, while critically evaluating AI-generated outputs.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?


• What's your expected monthly basic salary?


• How many years' experience do you have as an Equipment Engineer?


• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?


• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?