SENIOR ENGINEER- ENGINEERING (IMPROVEMENT) (EG09)

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer - Engineering (Improvement) to lead improvement projects through process optimization and equipment enhancement, and to analyze performance to drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors Engineers and Technicians on improvement methodologies, and supports deployment of new technologies and Kaizen activities to achieve operational targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of plant maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation), manufacturing technologies, and GMP.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical plant systems (motors, pumps, piping, utilities).
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with plant safety standards and operational controls.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and equipment improvement projects.
• Analyze operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct trials, studies, and validation activities.
• Support deployment of new technologies and engineering solutions.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor project execution and performance results.
• Track OEE, productivity, and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare improvement reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Mentor Engineers and Technicians on improvement methodologies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Reading electrical schematics

Industry 4.0 knowledge

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

SENIOR ENGINEER- ENGINEERING (IMPROVEMENT) (EG09)

• To lead improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives through process optimization, equipment enhancement, and performance analysis.
• The role provides technical expertise in identifying gaps, implementing solutions, and supporting technology deployment to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute improvement initiatives and achieve operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and equipment improvement projects.
• Analyze operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct trials, studies, and validation activities.
• Support deployment of new technologies and engineering solutions.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor project execution and performance results.
• Track OEE, productivity, and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare improvement reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Mentor Engineers and Technicians on improvement methodologies.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of plant maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 (IoT/Automation), manufacturing technologies, and GMP.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical plant systems (motors, pumps, piping, utilities).
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with plant safety standards and operational controls
• Skilled in troubleshooting and technical problem-solving

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 5,001-10,000 employees

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

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