Project Engineering Lead - PM, DFM/DFA, Innovation

POLYPLAS SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

ESOS

Group PA & Hospitalization medicalcard

Uni

Job summary

POLYPLAS SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior project manager to lead engineers and drive process development from concept to mass production.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and quality to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer specifications. You will plan schedules, manage risks, perform root cause analysis and implement continuous improvements in a dynamic plastics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Mechanical/Polymer engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in engineering project management.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Experience in medical device and semiconductor industries.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development and process optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, process validation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and coordination with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate project engineers and process development activities to meet timelines and quality targets.
• Liaise with customers on new product introduction, technical requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Plan and manage project schedules, monitor progress and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with departments on project, engineering, process and quality matters.
• Develop and implement DFM and DFA solutions per product requirements and capabilities.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting and root cause analysis on mechanical designs and processes.
• Ensure approval samples are prepared and submitted on time.
• Monitor sample submissions, mould trials, testing and improvements to meet schedules.
• Ensure processes and parameters are developed, validated and optimized before handover.
• Communicate project information and changes to relevant departments promptly.
• Maintain measurement devices per requirements and calibration schedules.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement related to design and manufacturing.
• Maintain project documentation and reports, and ensure smooth transition to mass production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949 and ISO 45001 where applicable.
• Demonstrate creativity and proactive solutions to technical challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis

DFM

DFA

Process validation

Continuous improvement

Customer communication

Education

Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Polymer) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Polymer) or equivalent

Job description

POLYPLAS SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior project manager to lead engineers and drive process development from concept to mass production.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and quality to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer specifications. You will plan schedules, manage risks, perform root cause analysis and implement continuous improvements in a dynamic plastics manufacturing environment.