Production Engineer (SMT)

Molex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Malaysia is seeking a Production Engineer (ICM) to lead daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor, ensuring targets, schedules, quality and safety compliance are met. This role acts as a first-line leader, driving efficiency and supporting operational excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will work with operators, technicians and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of inventory and material control processes
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP)
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, PDCA)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure output targets are achieved
• Monitor production performance and ensure adherence to planned schedules
• Allocate manpower efficiently and manage shift operations effectively
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and production specifications
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and disruptions
• Enforce workplace safety rules and promote a safe working environment
• Lead, train, and motivate production operators and technicians
• Conduct daily briefings and clearly communicate production goals and expectations
• Coordinate with the maintenance team on equipment upkeep and troubleshooting
• Monitor machine performance and drive optimal utilization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, 5S, and Kaizen
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on output, yield, scrap, and downtime
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Ensure adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean

5S

Kaizen

PDCA

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES SAP

Job description

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Your Job

As a Production Engineer (ICM), you will lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor, ensuring production targets, schedule adherence, quality standards, and safety compliance are consistently achieved. This role serves as a first-line leader, driving workforce efficiency while supporting operational excellence.

Our Team

You will be part of the Production team within Molex Malaysia, working closely with operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams including maintenance and support functions. Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth execution of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure output targets are achieved
• Monitor production performance and ensure adherence to planned schedules
• Allocate manpower efficiently and manage shift operations effectively
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and production specifications
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and disruptions
• Enforce workplace safety rules and promote a safe working environment
• Lead, train, and motivate production operators and technicians
• Conduct daily briefings and clearly communicate production goals and expectations
• Coordinate with the maintenance team on equipment upkeep and troubleshooting
• Monitor machine performance and drive optimal utilization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, 5S, and Kaizen
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on output, yield, scrap, and downtime
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Ensure adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of inventory and material control processes
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP)
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, PDCA)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto)
• Knowledge of cost control and waste reduction practices
• Hands-on experience with 8D reporting and quality control tools

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, drivinginnovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer todata communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a globalelectronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edgetechnologies 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 ourbusiness philosophyhelps 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.