Project Engineer

IKD (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pasir Gudang is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project task allocations, ensure project readiness, and support mass production efforts. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, have over 3 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication and project management skills. Proficiency in mechanical design and familiarity with industry standards will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Priority for candidates fluent in English, Malay, and Chinese.
• 3+ years experience in project management in aluminum die-casting industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate project tasks and support customer audits.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and progress.
• Ensure project readiness and approval processes are followed.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Project management knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibility 1: Project Task Allocation and Support

• Participate in new customer audits, confirming the readiness of project documentation.
• Provide TR (Technical Review) technical documents for projects; if necessary, liaise with customers alongside the Commercial team.

Responsibility 2: Project Launch Preparation

• Check project readiness and confirm all project outputs.

Responsibility 3: Project Process Monitoring and Support

• Form a new project team and develop the project schedule/timeline.
• Prepare project capacity evaluation plans and submit them to the Project Manager for review.
• Participate in project weekly meetings and phase review meetings, promptly managing issues & risk prevention for undertaken projects.
• Organize project progress meetings, track the progress of responsible projects, and ensure they remain on track.
• Be responsible for the translation, confirmation, and review activities of customer drawings and technical standards for the project.
• Be responsible for following up on the approval of product packaging specifications and the execution of packaging and transportation evaluation activities for the project.
• Be responsible for effectively following up on the evaluation and approval of purchased part suppliers, feasibility studies, and sample evaluations for the project.
• Monitor project progress, especially the development, production, and acceptance progress of molds, checking alignment with expectations; provide timely feedback and seek support for any anomalies.
• Track the trial production of samples and the entire PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) production process for responsible projects, ensuring they meet expectations; provide timely feedback and seek support for any anomalies.
• Organize and coordinate internal preparations for customer PPAP audits and the audit response.
• Organize and convene project summary meetings at various stages, develop improvement plans, and track their completion.
• Accompany customers during on-site audits at the sample stage.

Responsibility 4: Project Approval/Acceptance

• Track the approval and signing of the PSW (Part Submission Warrant)/internal approval for responsible projects and ensure the timely issuance of documents.
• Be responsible for carrying out project acceptance activities.

Responsibility 5: Mass Production Support

• Be responsible for coordinating and following up on the procurement, trial production, and acceptance activities of backup molds for projects.
• Be responsible for coordinating and following up on customer design change activities, coordinating internal implementation and cut-over.
• Be responsible for monitoring the implementation status of customer VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives within the factory and providing support.
• Be responsible for coordinating and tracking the development progress of production increase projects, including the arrival status of new equipment, fixtures, etc., and sample submission approval status.

Responsibility 6: Participation in Safety Implementation

• Conduct study sessions, exams, and perform safety duties as required by the company, identifying safety issues & improvements.

Responsibility 7: Personal Development & Coaching

• Be responsible for mentoring junior engineers and checking/guiding the effectiveness of their work. (Applicable to Mid-level and Senior Engineers).
• Participate in internal technical exchange and sharing sessions, contributing to the extraction & standardization/solidification of technical experience.
• Complete temporary tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Priority given to those who can communicate in English, Malay, and Chinese.
• Strong command of mechanical design and manufacturing expertise (including blueprint reading and drafting), with basic proficiency in 2D/3D mechanical design software; possesses project management knowledge, familiarity with project management processes, and the ability to independently manage projects.
• Understanding of the IATF 16949 management system, proficiency in APQP, familiarity with VDA 6.3 process audits, and knowledge of core development tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• More than 3 years of experience in project management or within the aluminum die-casting and machining industry. (Excellent fresh graduates can apply, and we provide systematic ability development training).
• Familiarity with aluminum die-casting, die-cast molds, machining, and surface treatment processes.
• Proficient in using software applications such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong learning ability, high adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to adapt to overtime work and business travel, with strong stress tolerance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Strong overall project control and oversight awareness.
• Possesses analytical, inductive, and summarizing capabilities.