Operations Engineer (Packaging & Coating Engineer)

Steelcase; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Impact on people and planet

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking an Operations Engineer (Packaging & Coating) to design and develop packaging solutions, conduct evaluations, and improve coating and painting processes across manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve issues, lead cost-reduction and sustainability initiatives, and create engineering documentation.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial/materials engineering and 4–5 years of related experience are

Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing or production processes.
• Experience with metal or plastic coating or painting processes in manufacturing.
• Ability to read/interprete technical drawings using CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing packaging solutions for products, including cartons and cushioning.
• Conducting packaging evaluations, validation testing, and root cause analysis to improve protection and transport.
• Supporting development and improvement of coating and painting processes, including preparation, application, curing, and finishing.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Leading cost reduction, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives through testing and implementation.
• Creating and maintaining engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, test reports, work instructions).
• Troubleshooting manufacturing, packaging, and coating issues with effective corrective actions.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CATIA/NX

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Operations Engineer (Packaging & Coating Engineer)

You enjoy being where products are built, tested, and improved, turning engineering challenges into practical solutions.

You are motivated by identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

You thrive in a role that combines technical expertise, hands‑on problem solving, and collaboration with teams across the business

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued,and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase’s ongoing commitment.

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Designing and developing packaging solutions for new and existing products, including corrugated cartons, cushioning materials, and transportation packaging.
• Conducting packaging evaluations, validation testing, and root cause analysis to improve product protection, quality, and transportation performance.
• Supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of metal and plastic coating and painting processes, including surface preparation, application, curing, and finishing.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve operational performance.
• Leading cost reduction, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives through research, testing, implementation, and performance optimization.
• Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, test reports, work instructions, and process standards.
• Troubleshooting manufacturing, packaging, and coating-related issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, or a related technical engineering role.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing or production processes.
• Experience with metal and/or plastic coating or painting processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating or interpreting technical drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar CAD tools.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system for engineering, manufacturing, or BOM-related activities.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve manufacturing, quality, or process‑related challenges.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience designing and developing packaging solutions, including corrugated cartons, cushioning materials, and transportation packaging.
• Experience conducting packaging validation testing using ISTA or similar transportation and packaging standards.
• Knowledge of packaging cost optimization, logistics efficiency, container utilization, and material reduction strategies.
• Experience working directly with packaging suppliers to evaluate materials, develop prototypes, and implement packaging improvements.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices related to packaging optimization, recyclability, and environmental impact reduction.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), including packaging development, validation, and implementation activities

Doing better for people and planet - when we do better, we help the world work better

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at ****@steelcase.com.