Mechanical Engineer

ROCKWOOL North America; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced project manager with a background in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing the installation and maintenance of equipment, technical evaluations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a minimum of 5 years in a related field. Proficiency in written and verbal English is essential. This role offers opportunities for collaboration across teams and includes overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and guide installation and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Conduct technical evaluations and provide solutions.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance according to schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Creative problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal English

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Job description

Role summary:

• Regional and factories project management covering vendors technical review, solutions design, fabrications monitoring, machinery maintenance, FAT, installation, testing, commissioning, SAT, upgrading activities, trouble shooting
• Project costing, time plan, contingency management
• Improve process and SHE control efficiency and reliability
• Perform engineering calculations to support factory design decisions and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

• Responsible to strategize and provide guidance on the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Technical and operational evaluations, identify gaps and provide sound solutions
• To ensure Preventive and Corrective maintenance in accordance with plans and schedules.
• Monitoring / tracking with prompt corrective actions
• Time plan with integrated risk management
• Conduct research, evaluate materials, and analyze manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and reduce costs.
• Leading / supporting as key players in projects and factory upgrading management. Budgeting, technical specifications, briefing, negotiation panel and costing management
• Collaborate with cross-functional working teams, including electrical engineers, project and production teams, to ensure seamless project executions.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations to provide proactive and constructive communications on findings and project status to stakeholders.
• Compliance to group SHE, MMR and FLPM
• Quality projects documentations; Operations / MAI manual, training and trouble shooting
• Periodic reports and information management
• Stay updated with latest industry trends, technologies and best practices to continuously improve engineering processes
• Any other jobs as assigned by superior

Communication & Working Relationships

• Working with international, regional, home base and external stakeholders
• Working as project team leader / member on assign projects
• Cross cultural, cross functional and willing to travel for overseas assignment

Skills & Experience - Desirable

• 5 years and above in relevant disciplines and preferably in manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Strong engineering projects, utilities, maintenance knowledge
• Creative and innovative in solutions
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Confidence communication and interpersonal skills
• Good in written and verbal English
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, material science and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable of industry standards and regulations

Competency Matrix

• Accountable risk taker and challenge status quo constructively
• Down to earth and prepare to foldup sleeves
• Resourceful, creative, dynamic and ability to challenge status quo
• Strong in planning, organizing and execution
• Strong time management and Results orientated
• Proactive building relationship with stakeholders

Behavioral Skills

• Strive to improve own professional knowledge and skills
• Self-driven and can-do attitude