Senior Engineering Engineer

ITW Meritex Sdn Bhd; Alor Gajah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Alor Gajah is seeking a qualified Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will oversee engineering projects, manage a maintenance team, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's/Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and have 3-4 years experience in relevant fields. Strong leadership and operational skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent required.
• 3-4 years of relevant working experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in machinery/equipment preventive maintenance.
• Experience in managing and developing a technically diverse team.
• Hands-on support capability as a technical person.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and manage tooling and maintenance teams.
• Direct engineering functions and maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement operational excellence and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Machinery/Equipment Preventive Maintenance

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Leading the engineering projects, managing a team of tooling and maintenance team and ensuring technical excellence in areas of productivity, quality, and project delivery.

Responsible for directing the engineering function and maintenance activities including implementing and monitoring necessary preventative maintenance, PM.

Responsible for the tooling activities including experience in NC milling machine, CNC machine, punching process to minimize production down time due to tooling issue.

Keep abreast on latest manufacturing technologies and best practices, carry out evaluation on how these technologies/ best practices can enhance efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations and implement improvements.

Evaluate, develop and implement operational excellence and continuous improvement projects. These include but not limited to kaizen, lean, 5S or any methodologies approved by management.

Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with others management personnel to enable effective communications while leading the team to meet their goals.

Improve subordinate capability and efficiency through coaching.

Job Requirements:

• Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent.
• Preferably with 3-4 years of relevant working experience
• Strong knowledge in machinery/equipment preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills, result orientated, good problem solving and reporting, analytical, critical thinking and good communication skills.
• As a Technical person, should be able to hands‑on and reliable to support the team when required.
• A team player, presentable and able to interact effectively with all levels within the company.
• People management experience with skills leading, developing, and training a technically diverse team.
• Strong background in maintenance best practices and equipment reliability.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have experience working within a lean agile team?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSC:ITW), a diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW has decentralized businesses in 52 countries that employ approximately 60,000 men and women.

Our group is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of packaging products for use in the storage, handling and shipping of ESD sensitive electronic components. In Malaysia, we supply shipping tube, carrier tape, static shielding and moisture barrier bags, injection molded trays and insert-molded products.

We have 5 plants in Malaysia and to support our expansion program, we wish to invite a suitably qualified and dynamic individual to join our team in Penang.