Senior Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & System Integration

CTI International; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Johor, Iskandar Puteri is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead system integration and manufacturing readiness for complex equipment. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in equipment assembly and engineering leadership, with a clear pathway to a Director-level position. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, ensuring manufacturability and quality, and collaborating cross-functionally. A degree in a relevant engineering field and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in equipment assembly, automation, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years leading engineering teams or supervising integration projects.
• Hands-on involvement in assembly builds and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems.
• Guide a team of engineers in system builds and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality for alignment.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar engineering field

Tools

PDM and modeling software

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & System Integration

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead system integration, equipment assembly engineering, and manufacturing readiness for complex industrial equipment.

This role focuses on building and strengthening Malaysia’s capability in system-level assembly, manufacturing engineering, and production support. The position has a clear pathway to a future Director-level leadership role as the site expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/fluid and control subsystems into complete equipment.
• Oversee assembly engineering, fixture design, process documentation, and build optimization.
• Ensure manufacturability, repeatability, and quality through DFMA practices.

Engineering Leadership

• Guide a team of engineers supporting system builds, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve drawings, BOMs, test plans and manufacturing documentation.
• Drive engineering change control, configuration management, and readiness for production ramp‑up.

Cross‑Functional & Supplier Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure alignment from prototype to production.
• Support supplier technical readiness for components and subassemblies.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT activities and qualification testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar engineering field.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, 3D modeling, PDM and manufacturing processes.

Experience Requirements

Required:

• 8–12 years of experience in equipment assembly, automation, machine system integration, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years leading engineering teams or supervising integration projects.
• Hands‑on involvement in assembly builds, troubleshooting, or test qualification.

Preferred:

• Experience with fluid or pneumatic systems, process modules, or industrial equipment.
• Exposure to PLM/ERP systems and engineering change processes.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical problem‑solving and analytical ability.
• Excellent planning, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Ability to build and lead a high‑performance engineering team.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, with strong execution capability.