Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI & Lean — Hybrid

Comet Group

Malaysia

Hybrid

MYR 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.