New Product Development Engineer (Ceramic) - Johor

Rikruut Enterprise; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rikruut Enterprise seeks an experienced NPD Engineer specializing in ceramics to bridge material innovation with mass production. You will lead development of ceramic products, optimize formulations, and refine sintering cycles to meet stringent requirements in a hands-on, production-focused environment.

You will drive process improvements, document manufacturing procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition from development to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Material Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in ceramic processing, specifically green body preparation and kiln/furnace management.
• Strong ability to analyze material shrinkage, density, and structural integrity data.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting firing profiles and material defects.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and basic CAD software for tooling design.
• [Optional] Experience with powder metallurgy or advanced forming technologies.
• [Optional] Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor or industrial components.
• [Optional] Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and technical document control.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of ceramic materials, formulations, and processes.
• Optimize sintering cycles, kiln management, and firing profiles for density and defects control.
• Execute trials and analyze data to validate ceramic component concepts.
• Develop and maintain Process Flow, Control Plans, FMEA, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Procurement to ensure smooth NPD to mass production.
• Drive VA/VE initiatives to reduce costs and improve throughput.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Material/Ceramic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

CAD software

Job description

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Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-6:15PM

Salary Package: RM6,000-8,500 (depends on experience)

Summary

As a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer specializing in Ceramics, Candidate will serve as a technical bridge between material innovation and mass production. You will lead the development of ceramic products, optimizing material formulations, sintering cycles, and firing processes to meet stringent physical and structural requirements. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a technical, production-oriented environment and is obsessed with achieving material integrity and process consistency.

Responsibilities

• Material Development: Lead the research, formulation, and testing of ceramic materials (e.g., Alumina, Zirconia, Silica) to meet application-specific mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements.
• Process Optimization: Manage and refine sintering cycles, kiln management, and firing profiles to ensure consistent material density, minimize shrinkage, and prevent structural defects (cracking, warping).
• Product Validation: Execute trials for new ceramic components, performing material integrity testing and data analysis to validate design concepts.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Process Flow, Control Plans, FMEA, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Quality, and Procurement teams to resolve production issues and ensure a seamless transition from NPD to mass production.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance product quality.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Material Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in ceramic processing, specifically green body preparation and kiln/furnace management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze material shrinkage, density, and structural integrity data.
• Problem-Solving: Hands-on experience troubleshooting firing profiles and material defects.
• Tools:* Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and basic CAD software for tooling design.
• [Optional] Experience with powder metallurgy or advanced forming technologies (e.g., injection molding, pressing).
• [Optional] Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably in semiconductor or industrial components.
• [Optional] Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and technical document control.