Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Comet Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit sharing

Meal and transport allowances

Car loan interest

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Comet Group in Penang invites a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPI transfers from prototype to full-scale production and drive process optimization across mechanical, electrical, and production documentation. You will develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes and OMS, BOMs, and related docs to improve quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration for global product transfers, capacity planning, tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in NPI.
• Proven experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing with strong knowledge of High-Level Assembly (HLA) and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC, Minitab/JMP, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Strong technical skills in SAP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and project management tools such as JIRA, with experience managing BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, quality‑first mindset and the ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth product transfers from prototype to full-scale production.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes, assembly instructions (OMS), BOMs, and production documentation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, JIT, Kanban, and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle time and increase productivity.
• Investigate manufacturing issues through root cause analysis (RCCA), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support global product transfers, capacity planning, tooling and automation improvements, and production readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching teams

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

JIRA

Job description

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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penangsite as a

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You Will Do

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth product transfers from prototype to full-scale production.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes, assembly instructions (OMS), BOMs, and production documentation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, JIT, Kanban, and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle time and increase productivity.
• Investigate manufacturing issues through root cause analysis (RCCA), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support global product transfers, capacity planning, tooling and automation improvements, and production readiness.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in NPI.
• Proven experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing with strong knowledge of High-Level Assembly (HLA) and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC, Minitab/JMP, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Strong technical skills in SAP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and project management tools such as JIRA, with experience managing BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, quality‑first mindset and the ability to coach teams and drive continuous improvement.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage