Senior / Materials Engineer

Ambu Sdn. Bhd.; George Town; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive cost-saving initiatives and support material sourcing processes. This dynamic role involves collaborating with multifunctional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards while innovating solutions to reduce costs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset, contributing to the company's commitment to patient safety and advancing healthcare solutions. Join a vibrant international workplace that emphasizes professional growth and a positive working environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of medical device manufacturing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Good working environment

Social and economic benefits

Qualifications

• Must have engineering expertise and ISO13485 knowledge.
• Detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality work.
• Strong initiative and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and mitigate supply risks.
• Support material sourcing and evaluate samples.
• Lead projects to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Technical expertise in engineering

Knowledge of ISO13485

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Innovative thinking

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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To support Zoom In strategies; COGS reduction, take charge to drive cost-saving initiatives. We have a very strong pipeline of projects and opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.

Initiate projects caused by material absorption issues due to unforeseen circumstances such as global critical material shortages, supplier changes to more ESG-friendly materials, supplier relocation, ultra-low market demand, geopolitical issues, etc.

Mitigate supply risks by identifying potential alternatives (new materials, specifications, suppliers, processes, technologies, etc.).

Support material sourcing processes, evaluate samples in preliminary stages, and develop promising projects in the pipeline.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency, and productivity improvements to meet department goals.

Support supplier audits at new suppliers’ facilities to assess their technical capabilities and competencies.

Collaborate with Innovation & Quality functions to ensure design change processes and QHB are fully compliant.

Mentor and coach junior materials engineers if needed.

Develop, execute, and document comprehensive test plans and strategies, and create test cases based on product requirements and usability.

Identify products, components, and materials with the greatest potential for cost reduction.

Lead or participate in sourcing, developing product specifications, technically purchasing materials, and implementing new materials in existing products.

Re-engineer products according to R&D Design Change procedures to use less expensive materials, reduce quantities of costly materials, substitute lower-cost materials where possible, and select the best combination of materials to achieve cost competitiveness while meeting quality and performance standards.

Document all activities according to Design Control SOP.

Work closely with IE and production teams to ensure design for manufacturing in all material change projects.

Participate and lead in material change activities due to supplier changes and obsolescence.

Review and approve project documents and deviations.

Ensure products are reproducible with high quality in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Carry out projects/activities to meet or exceed organizational and external regulatory expectations and requirements.

Follow up on resource utilization in projects, report, and involve relevant stakeholders worldwide.

Requirements:

Technical (engineering) expertise and knowledge of ISO13485 are compulsory.

Detail-oriented, organized, capable of delivering high-quality work.

Enthusiastic about the medical device manufacturing industry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Innovative, out-of-the-box thinker.

Independent, dedicated, with a high sense of integrity.

Strong initiative, able to work independently and in teams.

Willing to go the extra mile to achieve KPIs, result-oriented.

Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams.

Positive mindset and can-do attitude.

What can Ambu offer you?

Ambu is experiencing positive growth. We are a dynamic, international workplace with skilled colleagues emphasizing responsibility and a good working environment.

Ambu’s growth focus supports your professional and personal development, ensuring ongoing success.

We offer various professional, social, and economic benefits, adding to job satisfaction.

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About Ambu

Since 1937, Ambu has driven innovation in healthcare solutions, including the Ambu Bag, BlueSensor electrodes, and the aScope endoscope. We are committed to patient safety and advancing single-use devices.

Headquartered near Copenhagen, Denmark, Ambu employs around 4,200 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ambu.com.

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