Production Engineer/Lead

Fitson; Kulai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitson, a plastics manufacturer in Malaysia, seeks a Production Engineer to monitor daily operations and drive efficiency. You will coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance and Planning to meet targets and ensure quality.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, process optimization, SOP creation, and documentation, with emphasis on ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum STPM / Diploma / Advanced /Degree holders or its equivalent.
• 2-5 years experience in plastic injection / Electronic industry.
• Knowledge of plastic, rubber, silicone mechanical structure will be an added advantage.
• Good supervision and leadership skills
• Good computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Languages Mandarin, English, Malay to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production operations to ensure smooth workflow and production efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate with production teams to achieve production targets and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support to production lines.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to process, machine, material, or manpower.
• Work closely with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Planning teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure production processes comply with quality standards (ISO, customer requirements).
• Support root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct process capability studies and validation activities.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and yield.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, 5S).
• Standardize work processes and prepare SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor manpower utilization and support production planning activities.
• Maintain proper engineering documentation, process records, and reports.
• Prepare technical reports, improvement proposals, and management updates.
• Ensure proper filing and document control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Mandarin language

English language

Malay language

Education

STPM / Diploma / Advanced / Degree

Tools

Design & visualization software

Job description

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Founded in 1984 in Singapore, Fitson specializes in producing high quality baby and mother care products for well-established international baby brands. Fitson provides a full scope of services which encompasses the initial stages of design conceptualisation, tool design & fabrication, product innovation, manufacturing to complete packaging and delivery.

What do you need do in this role:

• Monitor daily production operations to ensure smooth workflow and production efficiency.


• Lead and coordinate with production teams to achieve production targets and quality requirements.


• Provide technical support to production lines.


• Troubleshoot production issues related to process, machine, material, or manpower.


• Work closely with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Planning teams to resolve issues.


• Ensure production processes comply with quality standards (ISO, customer requirements).


• Support root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.


• Conduct process capability studies and validation activities.


• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and yield.


• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, 5S).


• Standardize work processes and prepare SOPs and work instructions.


• Monitor manpower utilization and support production planning activities.


• Maintain proper engineering documentation, process records, and reports.


• Prepare technical reports, improvement proposals, and management updates.


• Ensure proper filing and document control.


• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

What do you need to have to be successful in this role:

• Minimum STPM / Diploma / Advanced /Degree holders or its equivalent.


• At least 2 - 5 years experience in plastic injection / Electronic industry.


• Knowledge of plastic, rubber, silicone mechanical structure will be an added advantage.


• Good supervision and leadership skills


• Good computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.


• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.


• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Language’s skills in Mandarin, English, Malay to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.

What are the benefits waiting for you:

• Attractive remuneration and package will commensurate with experience and qualification


• Fair work-life balance.


• Opportunities for growth and advancement awaits the successful candidate.