Production Engineer

Private Advertiser; Batu Arang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Planner to plan and monitor schedules, coordinate manpower, materials, and machinery, and ensure drawings and specs are met.

The role requires reading drawings, planning, and strong coordination, with travel to project sites as needed. Apply solid problem-solving to minimize disruptions and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline relevant to fabrication and industrial equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic knowledge of fabrication processes, production planning, material requirements, and quality control.
• Strong practical problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with production workers and coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet project requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment to ensure smooth production activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements before production.
• Guide production workers on work priorities, fabrication requirements, and quality expectations.
• Monitor and report production progress, material shortages, delays, and outstanding issues to the superior.
• Improve production efficiency through effective resource utilisation and workflow improvements.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and minimise disruptions.
• Inspect work in progress and completed products to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and project teams on material availability and delivery arrangements.
• Monitor material usage, wastage, and rework to help control production costs.
• Coordinate machinery maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Maintain production records and ensure compliance with workplace safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Travel to project sites when required to support installation and coordinate production-related matters.

Skills

Reading drawings

Production planning

Coordination

Problem solving

Communication

MS Excel

ERP familiarity

Independent work

Deadline focus

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

[ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY OR SHORT NOTICE PERIOD]

Key Responsibilities

Plan and monitor production schedules to meet project requirements and delivery deadlines.

Coordinate manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment to ensure smooth production activities.

Review engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements before production.

Guide production workers on work priorities, fabrication requirements, and quality expectations.

Monitor and report production progress, material shortages, delays, and outstanding issues to the superior.

Improve production efficiency through effective resource utilisation and workflow improvements.

Apply strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and minimise disruptions.

Inspect work in progress and completed products to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and project teams on material availability and delivery arrangements.

Monitor material usage, wastage, and rework to help control production costs.

Coordinate machinery maintenance and report equipment issues.

Maintain production records and ensure compliance with workplace safety and housekeeping requirements.

Travel to project sites when required to support installation and coordinate production-related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline relevant to fabrication and industrial equipment.

Preferably 1–2 years of relevant experience in production, fabrication, or manufacturing within an engineering environment.

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Basic knowledge of fabrication processes, production planning, material requirements, and quality control.

Strong practical problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills.

Able to communicate effectively with production workers and coordinate with other departments.

Able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD and ERP systems is an added advantage.

Experience in metal fabrication, welding, ducting, piping, or industrial equipment manufacturing is an added advantage.

Knowledge of Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS) and Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems (IETS) is an added advantage.

Willing to travel to project sites, including outstation assignments when required.