Materials Engineer (mechanical/plastics)

Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Materials Engineer to work on mechanical and plastics materials, aiming to improve supplier piece-parts quality and assure supply and pricing competitiveness.

You will evaluate alternative materials or suppliers and provide technical support for New Product Introduction and Product Transfer. You will assist manufacturing in resolving material issues, guide less experienced engineers, and lead in sourcing substitute materials to cut costs

Qualifications

• Strong communication with all levels of staff.
• Ability to switch roles and responsibilities as needed.
• Works well under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Resourcefulness and attention to detail with sound analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support in interpretation of specifications and adequacy of documentation.
• Identifies inspection/test requirements for quality assessment of incoming parts.
• Analyzes inspection data and feedbacks on supplier quality performance.
• Participates in quality improvement programs with suppliers.
• Leads sourcing for substitute materials to achieve cost savings and quality.
• Supports manufacturing in evaluating material issues and disposition of non-conforming materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences

Job description

Materials Engineer sources for engineering materials related to mechanical / plastics; to improve the quality of suppliers' piece-parts in the area of responsibility. Identifies and evaluates alternative materials or suppliers to maintain competitive quality, assurance of supply and/or pricing of piece-parts. Provide technical support for NPI (New Product Introduction) & Product Transfer. Assists manufacturing in resolving material related issues, and also provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support in terms of specification interpretation, adequacy of existing documentation, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on the usage of all inspection measuring equipment.

Identifies and plans for inspection and test requirements needed for adequate assessment of the quality of incoming piece-parts.

Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data. Feedback quality performance and follow-up on quality issues with suppliers.

Active involvement in quality improvement program with suppliers.

Leads in sourcing for substitute/ alternative materials to achieve cost savings, ensuring assurance of supply and / or improve quality of piece-parts.

Assists manufacturing in evaluating material related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conformance materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent with minimum 3-5 years related experience.

Excellent communication skills and able to work with all levels.

Flexible in switching roles, responsibility & new task when needed.

A desire to work under aggressive deadlines, fast paced & collaborate environment.

Resourcefulness, attention to details, demonstrate sound analysis skill and offering solutions.

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, USA, the company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent’s expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.

Agilent focuses its expertise on six key markets, where we help our customers achieve their goals:

Food: Agilent helps ensure that our global food supply is free of contaminants—whether chemical, viral, bacterial or microbiological. Our customers include government regulators and labs that control food safety, as well as private companies that produce, package and sell food to the public.

Environmental and Forensics: From pesticides to pharmaceutical residues to trace metals, we provide fast, accurate and sensitive methods for monitoring contaminants affecting quality of life. Agilent solutions also play an important role in law enforcement by providing robust tools and instruments to analyze and verify evidence at trial, and keeping the world’s top-performing athletes honest.

Pharmaceutical: Agilent has one of the broadest solutions portfolios of any company serving the pharmaceutical industry. Our solutions provide precise answers for every segment of the pharmaceutical industry, from disease research and drug discovery to drug development, manufacturing and quality control. The start-to-finish solution set means customers can get products to market faster. Customers trust us to help them test the purity of their therapeutics. Agilent also ensures that their instruments and processes conform to the highest compliance regulations.

Diagnostics: Agilent gives doctors a head start in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Our solutions help pathology laboratories deliver fast, accurate information to the doctors, hospitals and medical centers they serve. We help medical professionals make more accurate diagnoses so patients can receive the most effective therapies.

Chemical and Energy: The world runs on energy, and energy companies need to locate, extract and refine fuels efficiently and cost-effectively. Our solutions help customers maximize their production and predict failures in their refineries before they happen. Agilent also helps energy researchers investigate biofuels, renewable fuels and other forms of alternate energy.

Research: Most life sciences and diagnostics research is done at top-tier universities, with funding from governments around the world. Agilent is helping these researchers learn more about cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism and other ailments. Our instruments, software and sample preparation solutions help scientists conduct faster, more accurate research.

"Premier Laboratory Partner for a Better World"

This is an exciting time. You are journeying into a world of opportunities. What if you could advance your career with a company that makes the world a better place? A company that thrives on innovative ideas, attracts the best and brightest talent, and helps them grow. We are Agilent Technologies – the Premier Laboratory Partner for a Better World!

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, USA, the company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent’s expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.

Agilent focuses its expertise on six key markets, where we help our customers achieve their goals:

Food: Agilent helps ensure that our global food supply is free of contaminants—whether chemical, viral, bacterial or microbiological. Our customers include government regulators and labs that control food safety, as well as private companies that produce, package and sell food to the public.

Environmental and Forensics: From pesticides to pharmaceutical residues to trace metals, we provide fast, accurate and sensitive methods for monitoring contaminants affecting quality of life. Agilent solutions also play an important role in law enforcement by providing robust tools and instruments to analyze and verify evidence at trial, and keeping the world’s top-performing athletes honest.

Pharmaceutical: Agilent has one of the broadest solutions portfolios of any company serving the pharmaceutical industry. Our solutions provide precise answers for every segment of the pharmaceutical industry, from disease research and drug discovery to drug development, manufacturing and quality control. The start-to-finish solution set means customers can get products to market faster. Customers trust us to help them test the purity of their therapeutics. Agilent also ensures that their instruments and processes conform to the highest compliance regulations.

Diagnostics: Agilent gives doctors a head start in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Our solutions help pathology laboratories deliver fast, accurate information to the doctors, hospitals and medical centers they serve. We help medical professionals make more accurate diagnoses so patients can receive the most effective therapies.

Chemical and Energy: The world runs on energy, and energy companies need to locate, extract and refine fuels efficiently and cost-effectively. Our solutions help customers maximize their production and predict failures in their refineries before they happen. Agilent also helps energy researchers investigate biofuels, renewable fuels and other forms of alternate energy.

Research: Most life sciences and diagnostics research is done at top-tier universities, with funding from governments around the world. Agilent is helping these researchers learn more about cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism and other ailments. Our instruments, software and sample preparation solutions help scientists conduct faster, more accurate research.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Vision Executive Health Screening, Marriage & New Born Gi