Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vuly Play; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global play equipment company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to guide the engineering team. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of hands-on experience, excellent CAD skills, and a deep understanding of material manufacturing. You will oversee product design, manage components from concept to production, and lead initiatives to improve product reliability and performance. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary in KL

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing, and tooling.
• Experience in taking products from concept through mass production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for consumer products.
• Take ownership of components and assemblies from concept to production.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and cost-down initiatives.

Skills

Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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Vuly creates premium outdoor play equipment used by families across Australia, the United States, Europe, and beyond. When real-world product issues occur, we investigate them deeply, engineer the right solution, and prevent repeat faults. As part of our growing KL hub, we are seeking a senior mechanical engineering team leader who can guide engineers, solve problems, and oversee the technical accuracy of our instruction manuals.

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Kuala Lumpur | Full-time

We’ve recently hired a Mechanical Engineering Lead and are now building a senior mechanical team around them. This role is for experienced, hands-on engineers who can design, validate, and deliver real physical products at scale.

About the role
• Report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Lead
• Design and develop mechanical systems for consumer products
• Take ownership of components and assemblies from concept to production
• Drive DFM, DFA, and cost-down initiatives
• Work closely with suppliers, tooling partners, and manufacturers
• Support testing, validation, and certification requirements
• Solve real-world engineering problems, not just CAD exercises

What you’ll be working on
• Structural and load-bearing components
• Plastic, steel, and aluminium parts
• Injection moulded and fabricated assemblies
• Tolerance analysis and stack-ups
• Failure analysis and iterative design improvement
• Carton design and export wireframes for instruction manuals
• Products that must be safe, durable, and scalable at high volume

What we’re looking for
• 6+ years experience as a mechanical engineer
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing, and tooling
• Experience taking products from concept through mass production
• Practical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working closely with factories and suppliers

Nice to have
• Consumer products or outdoor equipment experience
• Injection mould tooling experience
• Experience working with China-based manufacturers
• Exposure to testing standards and compliance

Why join us
• Join a newly forming mechanical team with strong leadership
• Work on physical products used globally
• High ownership and real engineering accountability
• Competitive senior-level salary in KL
• Long-term growth as the product portfolio expands

Why Join Vuly

You will lead a critical engineering function with direct impact on product reliability.

Your work will shape how Vuly investigates failures, engineers improvements, and updates manuals at scale.

You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and see your decisions implemented rapidly.

You will play a key role in building standards and culture within a growing KL engineering hub.

How to apply

All applications must have your resume and portfolio of work that includes:

Examples of manuals, assembly instructions, or technical communication you have led or produced.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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• How many years' experience do you have as a mechanical engineer?
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• What\'s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
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