Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Ansell; Kulim; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansell is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist based in Kulim, Kedah, to safeguard and optimize production equipment. You will lead preventive and predictive maintenance, drive reliability improvements, and coordinate maintenance teams to meet performance targets in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Key contributions include implementing APS initiatives, Lean/Kaizen practices, and engineering projects to upgrade, modify, or automate equipment, while ensuring safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience leading troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing and leading maintenance teams or technicians.
• Experience in machine upgrade, revamp, automation, or equipment improvement projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment reliability and maintenance to ensure production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive maintenance improvements and support APS initiatives.
• Lead and support machine modification, upgrading, revamping, and automation projects.
• Foster safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence in maintenance practices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reliability improvement

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Job description

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. As the need for better protection continues to grow, Ansell remains committed to researching, developing, and investing in innovative products and technologies that are marketed under trusted global brands. Operating across two business segments—Industrial and Healthcare—Ansell employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and continues to grow as a market leader.

For more information about our Company, our People, and our Values, please visit: https://www.ansell.com

Ansell is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to be based in Kulim Kedah.

This position is responsible for ensuring production equipment and machinery operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to support manufacturing operations. The role will lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, drive equipment reliability improvements, support manufacturing excellence programs, and manage maintenance personnel to achieve operational targets. The incumbent will work closely with production, engineering, and APS teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and deliver sustainable manufacturing performance.

What Can You Expect from Ansell?

Work for a global leader in the health and safety protection solutions industry.

A secure workplace with competitive remuneration and annual performance bonuses.

An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

Exposure to a diverse and international workplace culture.

What Will Your Role Be?

1)Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

Ensure production machinery and equipment are maintained in optimal operating condition to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Monitor machine performance, downtime, and reliability metrics and drive actions to improve equipment effectiveness.

Coordinate emergency maintenance and recovery activities to minimize production disruptions.

Support and drive APS (Ansell Performance System) initiatives within the Planned Maintenance (PM) Pillar.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Autonomous Maintenance and maintenance excellence practices.

Lead continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Apply Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to improve operational effectiveness.

Drive standardization, documentation, and sustainability of maintenance processes and best practices.

3)Engineering Projects & Machine Improvement

Lead and support machine modification, upgrading, revamping, and automation projects.

Provide technical justification, engineering analysis, and recommendations for equipment improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors on engineering projects and equipment-related activities.

Support equipment commissioning, installation, and process optimization activities.

Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and maintenance personnel.

Allocate resources effectively to support maintenance and operational requirements.

Monitor team performance and drive accountability for maintenance KPIs.

Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

5)Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical reports, and engineering documentation.

Prepare technical presentations, project proposals, and engineering justifications when required.

Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures.

What Will You Bring?

Experience in maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment and production machinery.

Proven experience leading troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.

Experience managing and leading maintenance teams or technicians.

Experience in machine upgrade, revamp, automation, or equipment improvement projects is preferred.

Ansell (http://www.ansell.com/en/About/Corporate/About.aspx) is a global leader in protection solutions. Ansell designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of body protection solutions. Industrial workers, healthcare professionals and patients, around the world invariably associate Ansell with premium quality, optimal protection and superior comfort.

Ansell's vision is to create a world where people and products enjoy optimal protection against the risks to which they are exposed. People, be it at work or during their leisure time, require the right protection solution for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there for increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection. During the manufacturing process, products need to be handled guaranteeing their optimal protection, so they meet or exceed the quality requirements described in manufacturing processes.

To make our vision come true, we have developed an approach that relies on three main pillars:

Technological leadership,

Areas of expertise around which Ansell is organized are four Global Business Units. Each GBU serves unique and different markets, but what connects all four is: the focus on protection, comfort and quality, combined with a never-ending quest for innovation.

Ansell (http://www.ansell.com/en/About/Corporate/About.aspx) is a global leader in protection solutions. Ansell designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of body protection solutions. Industrial workers, healthcare professionals and patients, around the world invariably associate Ansell with premium quality, optimal protection and superior comfort.

Ansell's vision is to create a world where people and products enjoy optimal protection against the risks to which they are exposed. People, be it at work or during their leisure time, require the right protection solution for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there for increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection. During the manufacturing process, products need to be handled guaranteeing their optimal protection, so they meet or exceed the quality requirements described in manufacturing processes.

To make our vision come true, we have developed an approach that relies on three main pillars:

Technological leadership,

Areas of expertise around which Ansell is organized are four Global Business Units. Each GBU serves unique and different markets, but what connects all four is: the focus on protection, comfort and quality, combined with a never-ending quest for innovation.

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