Process Manager

Master Tec Wire & Cable Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Tec Wire & Cable Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Process Engineer Manager to standardize operations, lead continuous improvement, and drive yield optimization across cable manufacturing processes.

The role requires deep extrusion and wire-drawing knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record in cost and scrap reduction. You will mentor teams and collaborate with Engineering and QA to implement trials and new tooling designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5–8 years hands-on process engineering in cable/wire manufacturing with at least 5 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Deep knowledge of continuous polymer extrusion (XLPE, PVC, LSOH), wire drawing dies, stranding configurations, and cable testing standards (IEC, BS, MS).
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and process capability enhancement (Six Sigma certification is a plus).
• Proven track record in scrap reduction, material cost optimization, and yield enhancement.
• Strong leadership, data-driven analytical mindset, and effective communication across all plant levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish, optimize, and standardize operational parameters across all cable manufacturing processes.
• Drive process control and yield improvement initiatives to minimize scrap and material loss.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA, 8D, Fishbone) for process-related defects.
• Partner with Engineering and QA to conduct trials, DOE, and qualifications for new materials and tooling designs.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma to reduce bottlenecks and costs.
• Develop, update, and audit SOPs, technical datasheets, and work instructions for operators and technicians.
• Mentor, train, and upskill process engineers, technicians, and machine operators on setup and troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Design of Experiments (DOE)

8D problem solving

IEC/ BS/ MS standards

Job description

• Establish, optimize, and standardize operational parameters across all cable manufacturing processes.
• Drive process control and yield improvement initiatives to minimize compound/polymer giveaway and metallic scrap (copper and aluminum).
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA, 8D, Fishbone) for process-related defects.
• Partner with Engineering and QA to conduct trials, Design of Experiments (DOE), and qualifications for new raw materials, compound formulations, and tooling designs (dies/tips).
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate process bottlenecks, enhance line speeds, and reduce conversion costs.
• Develop, update, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical datasheets, and work instructions for machine operators and technical personnel.
• Mentor, train, and upskill process engineers, technicians, and machine operators on technical machine setup and process troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 5–8 years of hands‑on process engineering experience in cable and wire manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Deep technical knowledge of continuous polymer extrusion (XLPE, PVC, LSOH), wire drawing dies, stranding configurations, and cable testing standards (IEC, BS, MS).
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and process capability enhancement (Six Sigma certification is a plus).
• Proven track record in scrap reduction, material cost optimization, and yield enhancement.
• Strong leadership, data-driven analytical mindset, and effective communication skills across all plant levels.