Manufacturing Engineering Manager

AMETEK; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering department. Responsibilities include leading new product introductions, optimizing manufacturing processes, and managing engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, particularly in CNC precision machining. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and engineering management is essential. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and contributes to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in CNC precision part machining and electro-mechanical part assembly.
• 5+ years of NPI and engineering management experience, demonstrating capability to lead teams.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department to drive process improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing line readiness.
• Identify and drive OPEX Labor savings projects for annual cost savings.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Process Development

New Product Introduction

CNC precision parts

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or automation

Job description

A Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall function of the manufacturing processes for a company. In this role, you need to lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department, which includes New Product Introduction, new line setup, product transfer, process development and optimization, continuous improvement, engineering change control, etc.

What you will do:

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department, which includes New Product Introduction, new line setup, product transfer, process development and optimization, continuous improvement, engineering change control, etc.
• Work with product engineers/tooling team to define manufacturing processes.
• Work with all relevant functions to ensure manufacturing line readiness.
• Provide ME support to operations for smooth day-to-day manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• OEE (Operation Efficiency) improvement (ie. up-time, throughput, scrap rate, etc.)
• Identify and drive OPEX Labor savings projects to support annual cost savings budget.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other Lean activities for continuous improvement.
• Actively support new business pursuit by participating in the design phase and leading the manufacturing phase of the Product Development Process (Phase/Gate)
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes.
• Lead automation for new and existing programs.
• Responsible for team capability growth.
• Define manufacturing process technology roadmap.
• Conduct training/coaching of MEs.
• Manage the conflict between customer program execution and standard product capability growth.
• Define ME KPIs and review them regularly.
• Other assigned tasks.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree, major in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or automation
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in CNC precision part
• Machining and electro-mechanical part assembly environment
• 5+ years of NPI and engineering management experience (leading people experience)
• Expertise with Lean / Six Sigma Manufacturing, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis
• Be familiar with quality system such as ISO9001/QS9000/IATF16949
• Motor manufacturing experience is a plus.