Plant & Process Automation Leader

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry 4.0 adoption program

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager - Engineering to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant. You will drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement while developing the engineering team and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering with at least 8 years in engineering/maintenance, knowledge of PLC/SCADA/AutoCAD, GMP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, AutoCAD, manufacturing technologies, GMP, and Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, time study, manpower utilization, and engineering division operations and budgeting.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation activities across the plant.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Plan, budget, and execute CAPEX projects, including engineering upgrades and Industry 4.0 adoption.
• Monitor process costs and OEE; implement cost-effective improvements.
• Manage inventory, manpower, and performance tracking systems for optimal efficiency.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify issues early and maintain operational standards.
• Drive process improvements, equipment performance enhancements, and work practice optimization.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to align processes, solve issues, and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

AutoCAD

GMP

Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation)

Job description

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager - Engineering to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance, and technical operations across the plant. You will drive equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement while developing the engineering team and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering with at least 8 years in engineering/maintenance, knowledge of PLC/SCADA/AutoCAD, GMP, and