Materials Engineer

Ambu A/S; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Penang is seeking engineers, including fresh graduates, to support cost-saving initiatives and sourcing projects. Candidates should have technical expertise in engineering and a strong analytical mindset. Join us to help significantly impact the quality and efficiency of medical devices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of delivering high-quality work.
• Enthusiastic about the medical device manufacturing industry.
• Proactive with the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Zoom In strategies for cost reduction.
• Mitigate supply risks by identifying alternatives.
• Lead sourcing and development of new materials.

Skills

Technical expertise in engineering

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Material Control / Material Science / Material Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Support Zoom In strategies; COGS reduction, driving cost-saving initiatives with strong project pipelines to reduce costs without compromising quality.
2. Initiate projects related to material obsolescence caused by unforeseen circumstances such as global material shortages, supplier changes to ESG-friendly materials, supplier relocations, market demand fluctuations, geopolitical issues, etc.
3. Mitigate supply risks by identifying potential alternatives including new materials, specifications, suppliers, processes, and technologies.
4. Support the material sourcing process by evaluating samples and developing potential projects.
5. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency, and productivity improvements to meet departmental goals.
6. Assist in supplier audits to assess their technical capabilities and competencies.
7. Collaborate with Innovation & Quality teams to ensure compliance with design change processes and QHB standards.
8. Mentor junior materials engineers as needed.
9. Develop, execute, and document comprehensive test plans and strategies based on product requirements and usability.
10. Identify products, components, and materials with the greatest cost reduction potential.
11. Lead or participate in sourcing, developing product specifications, and implementing new materials into existing products.
12. Re-engineer products following R&D Design Change procedures to optimize material costs while maintaining quality and performance.
13. Document all activities in accordance with Design Control SOP.
14. Coordinate with IE and production teams to ensure design for manufacturing in material change projects.
15. Lead and participate in material change activities due to supplier changes and obsolescence.
16. Review and approve project documents and deviations.
17. Ensure high-quality, reproducible products in high-volume manufacturing environments.
18. Execute projects in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, reporting resource usage and involving relevant stakeholders globally.

Requirements

1. Technical expertise in engineering and ISO13485 knowledge is mandatory.
2. Detail-oriented, organized, capable of delivering high-quality work.
3. Enthusiastic about the medical device manufacturing industry.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.
6. Independent, dedicated, with high integrity.
7. Proactive with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
8. Willing to go the extra mile to achieve KPIs and results.
9. Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams.
10. Positive mindset and can-do attitude.

Seniority Levels

• Fresh Graduate ONLY: Engineer, Business Process Management
• Staff Engineer, SMT Process Module Engineering
• Senior Engineer, Wire Bond Process Development Engineering
• Staff Engineer, SMT Process Module Engineering
• Process Engineer (Advanced Packaging - Fan Out)
• Intern (Degree in Material Control / Material Science / Material Engineering)
• Associate Engineer, Process Engineering (CVD)
• Senior Business Process Engineer – Systemization & Analytics