Senior Manufacturing Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shakopee, MN is looking for an engineering professional in Nilai, Malaysia, to provide support for manufacturing and assembly operations. The ideal candidate will need a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a control valve manufacturing environment.

The role includes troubleshooting, process validation, and collaboration with teams to enhance operational performance. Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex issues are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a control valve manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of working knowledge in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrohydraulic systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing documentation and process development.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Support daily production activities and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide engineering support and technical guidance for manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with established policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support daily production activities by resolving manufacturing, assembly, machining, welding, and calibration issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and corporate documentation to determine manufacturing requirements and processing procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities to minimize downtime, defects, and scrap.
• Review MRB (Material Review Board) parts and implement corrective actions to reduce quality issues and waste.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and assembly procedures.
• Support operator and supervisor training related to manufacturing processes, assembly, calibration, testing, and certification requirements.
• Drive product localization and process capability improvements through technical expertise transfer and manufacturing optimization.
• Partner with AP Manufacturing Engineering teams on new product transfer, development, and NPI execution.
• Support fixture selection, process validation, and automation initiatives for production readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives to achieve operational targets.
• Support department and plant-level safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Work collaboratively across departments to achieve production goals, project milestones, and business objectives.

Who You Are:

• You are a hands‑on engineering professional with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. You thrive in a manufacturing environment and enjoy solving complex technical problems while working collaboratively across teams. You are proactive, adaptable, and driven to continuously improve processes and operational performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronic, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a control valve manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing documentation, process development, and assembly operations.
• At least 2 years of working knowledge in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrohydraulic systems.
• Experience in mechanical assembly manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and measurement system analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of material characteristics and manufacturing source documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• LC programming or automation knowledge.
• Experience in testing and automation systems.
• Fixture and tooling design capability.
• Hands‑on experience in valve assembly and calibration processes.
• Knowledge of control valve functionality and assembly procedures.