Molding Engineer

PT WIK Far East Batam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PT WIK Far East Batam in Batam, Indonesia is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer specializing in injection molding to build robust molding and tooling processes. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain tools, collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet quality and output goals.

The role demands a Diploma in mechanical or polymers with at least three years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in mechanical engineering or polymers.
• Experience in manufacturing with injection molding.
• 3+ years in a similar role in manufacturing.
• Good English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for molded products.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Lead molding/tooling development and maintenance.
• Implement quality control and testing at stages of development.
• Mentor and develop the team; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Diploma in mechanical engineering and polymers

Tools

Injection molding machine

Mold design experience

Job description

Responsible for developing, optimizing, and trouble-shooting the manufacturing processes used to create molded products, particularly those made through methods like injection molding. The responsibilities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of these tools, ensuring they meet quality standards and production needs. This includes collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to identify molding/tooling requirements and optimize performance. This “hands‑on” role requires a mix of technical expertise in molding and manufacturing principles, along with problem‑solving and leaderships skills.

Responsibility:

Establishes and refines molding process parameters for new and existing products to ensure efficiency, stability, and high-quality output. Working closely with customers to define projects objectives, outline deliverables, and establish realistic timelines.

Effectively managing the development team, fostering a collaborative environment and optimizing team performance and also imparting skills and expertise.

Implement and monitor quality control processes to maintain product excellence and conduct thorough testing and quality assurance checks at various stages of development.

Diagnoses and resolve daily production problems, including issues with materials, equipment’s and process setting and supports the launch of new products by leading mold trial runs and ensuring new designs are manufacturable.

Anticipate potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Work to minimize disruptions and ensure projects progress remains on track and lead root causes analysis and corrective actions for molding/tooling related issues.

Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement teams. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements:

Diploma and above in mechanical and polymers fields and minimum 3 years’ experience in the same position in manufacturing.

Must have good skills in handling injection molding machine, mold design experiences, manufacturing principles like scientific molding and able to trouble-shooting molding related issues such as short mold, discoloration etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes.

Implement effective solutions. Implement and monitor tooling and molding processes performance metrics to drive continuous improvements, able to use PDCA to identify the problem, familiar with DFM, Fish-bone chart to identify the root causes of problems and able to handle some tooling related issues.

Fluent in English, solid skill for Microsoft office and good attitude, adaptability to company culture, teamwork spirit and influence skills, and seek continuous improvement, active listening, presentation skills and work location in Batam - Indonesia.