Process Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Malaysia Auto Assembly is seeking a Process Engineer to deliver high-quality connector production with strong process maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead transfers, capacity expansion, tooling development, and qualification efforts while coordinating with transfer and design teams to drive production ramp-up and exceptional quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Process/Mfg Engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong production process, equipment and quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive process improvements, including capacity expansion and operational enhancements.
• Champion continuous improvement of mass production assembly processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as POEE, QAP, and COPQ to meet targets.
• Analyze processes to identify productivity gains, waste reduction, and quality performance.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to manage customer complaints, IQNs, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and manage tooling/jig maintenance.
• Develop and release PFMEA, process flow charts, work instructions, tooling lists, GR&R studies, CPK and SPC analysis.
• Train engineers and technicians on best practices and assembly technologies.
• Support IATF 16949, ISO9001, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives.
• Collaborate with OPEX teams on system automation using Power BI and Power Query.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Power Query

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for delivering and sustaining high-quality connector production while achieving high productivity with zero defects. This role leads process maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the resolution of debugging and new product issues, while coordinating closely with transfer and design teams. The position also drives projects related to product transfers, capacity expansion, tooling/jig development, and qualification.

Our Team

You will be part of the Molex Malaysia Auto Assembly team, working within a manufacturing environment focused on connector assembly excellence. The team collaborates closely with quality, operations, design, transfer teams, and external vendors to drive process optimization and product performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead and drive project improvements, including capacity expansion and operational enhancements.
• Champion continuous improvement of mass production assembly processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as POEE, QAP, and COPQ to achieve operational targets.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for increased productivity, waste reduction, and sustained quality performance.
• Collaborate with MQA engineers to manage customer complaints (QN), internal quality notifications (IQN), and implement both corrective and preventive actions.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and manage tooling/jig maintenance to ensure smooth production operations.
• Initiate and implement process and product improvement initiatives across teams.
• Partner with vendors on the design of assembly fixtures and support procurement planning.
• Lead and qualify new product transfers to ensure successful production ramp-up.
• Develop and release production documentation such as PFMEA, process flow charts, work instructions, tooling lists, spare parts lists, GR&R studies, CPK, and SPC analysis.
• Train engineers and technicians on best practices, work methods, and connector assembly technologies.
• Support organizational initiatives including IATF 16949, ISO9001, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices.
• Collaborate with OPEX teams on system automation, utilizing tools such as Power Query and Power BI.
• Contribute to additional ad hoc assignments as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or Mechanical Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Strong technical understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a production setting.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end, working effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and perform shop floor calculations, including trigonometry, geometry, and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of data automation and visualization tools, including Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Power Query.
• Proficiency in manufacturing design software such as Siemens NX, CAD/CAM, and SolidWorks.
• Solid understanding of process characteristics (Man, Machine, Material) and strong analytical and time management skills.
• Strong communication, planning, and analytical capabilities with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate within cross-functional teams.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.