Production Engineer / Supervisor (Molding)

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

mobile phone allowan

Job summary

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Engineer (Molding) to oversee daily molding production, ensuring quality, output, and timely delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with expertise in injection molding, PFMEA, control plans, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with injection molding, PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE/POEE improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production line activities to meet quality, output, and delivery targets.
• Coordinate with Planning and Toolmakers to ensure timely completion of production orders.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate production team members to drive performance and compliance.
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and minimise downtime and defects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare management reports.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and reduce waste.
• Align production schedules with customer demand and business requirements.
• Conduct daily production meetings to communicate targets, priorities, safety reminders, and updates.
• Perform safety checks and ensure compliance with PPE and safety procedures.
• Take corrective actions when production or quality targets are not met.
• Assign tasks, manage attendance, and provide on-the-job coaching to team members.
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows, layouts, and operating methods.
• Monitor molding KPIs and drive productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and work instructions.
• Improve operational efficiency through optimisation of headcount utilisation, operator-to-machine ratios, and manufacturing performance.
• Drive efforts to reduce customer complaints and improve product quality.
• Support company initiatives related to Social Responsibility, TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TQM, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Lead waste reduction, COPQ, cost-saving, and value creation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Fusion OpsCenter

Job description

As a Production Engineer (Molding), you will oversee and coordinate daily production activities to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality manufacturing output. You will support the achievement of production targets, maintain safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Team

You will report to the Molding Manager and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Materials, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, HR, Finance, MIS, Sales, and vendor control teams. You will also lead and support Assistant Supervisors, Production Leaders, Manufacturing Assistants, Manufacturing Specialists, and Operators.

What You Will Do

• Oversee production line activities to achieve quality, output, and delivery targets.
• Coordinate with Planning and Toolmakers to ensure timely completion of production orders.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate production team members to drive performance and compliance.
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and minimise downtime and defects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare management reports.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and reduce waste.
• Align production schedules with customer demand and business requirements.
• Conduct daily production meetings to communicate targets, priorities, safety reminders, and updates.
• Perform safety checks and ensure compliance with PPE and safety procedures.
• Take corrective actions when production or quality targets are not met.
• Assign tasks, manage attendance, and provide on-the-job coaching to team members.
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows, layouts, and operating methods.
• Monitor molding KPIs and drive productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and work instructions.
• Improve operational efficiency through optimisation of headcount utilisation, operator-to-machine ratios, and manufacturing performance.
• Drive efforts to reduce customer complaints and improve product quality.
• Support company initiatives related to Social Responsibility, TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TQM, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Lead waste reduction, COPQ, cost-saving, and value creation initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and injection molding operations.
• Experience with Scientific Moulding, Process Optimisation, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE/POEE improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using SAP, MES, Fusion OpsCenter, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices, quality systems, waste reduction, COPQ, and cost-saving initiatives.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in high-volume injection molding operations.
• Hands-on experience driving productivity, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TQM requirements.
• Familiarity with Hi-Coat processes and advanced molding technologies.
• Proven success in delivering cost-saving and value creation projects.

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.

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Vision
• Penang Bridge toll allowance
• mobile phone allowan