R&D Lab Engineering Lead – Lifecycle & Innovation

Ambu; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S is seeking a Section Manager, R&D Lab Engineering in Penang, Malaysia to lead a team responsible for laboratory capabilities supporting product development and lifecycle activities. You will drive engineering excellence in equipment, governance and investments while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across Ambu's global R&D organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Global Product Development to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical/ materials/ manufacturing engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience in a laboratory engineering, testing, verification or product development environment.
• Proven experience establishing, implementing and maintaining effective laboratory governance processes and engineering best practices.
• Solid knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering methodologies and engineering change management processes.
• Experience managing engineering projects, laboratory equipment qualification activities, or capital investment projects.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices or healthcare.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Thrives in cross-functional and multicultural teams and builds strong collaborative relationships globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lifecycle Engineering strategies and initiatives to improve laboratory capabilities and processes.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the Lab Engineering team, including equipment qualification and governance activities.
• Coach and motivate team members; drive performance reviews and competency development.
• Plan and manage departmental resources, budgets, timelines and capacity to meet objectives.
• Support product design and development through lab equipment, tools and solutions.
• Drive technical sourcing and collaborate with partners to identify engineering solutions.
• Lead and support lab-related investment projects including new equipment and upgrades.
• Provide hands-on support in equipment qualification, troubleshooting and investigations.
• Ensure activities, documentation and changes comply with Ambu procedures and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Job description

Ambu A/S is seeking a Section Manager, R&D Lab Engineering in Penang, Malaysia to lead a team responsible for laboratory capabilities supporting product development and lifecycle activities. You will drive engineering excellence in equipment, governance and investments while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across Ambu's global R&D organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Global Product Development to