Senior Mechanical & Piping Engineer - Project Leader

Lynas Rare Earths Limited; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynas Rare Earths Limited in Kuantan, Malaysia is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Piping Engineer to lead the design and execution of heavy manufacturing projects, focusing on static and rotating equipment and project management from FEL/FEED to handover and commissioning.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of NFPA, ANSI, ASME, API, AS/NZ standards, and be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in engineering design and plant construction projects for heavy/large processing industries.
• Hands-on experience in Project Management, Mechanical design (Machinery, Piping and Static equipment).
• Knowledge of codes and standards (NFPA, ANSI, ASME, API, AS/NZ, ISO).
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and execution of mechanical and piping projects involving static and rotating equipment.
• Manage project activities including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation.
• Review and develop drawings, P&IDs, specifications to ensure design integrity and operability.
• Provide hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements for mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Lynas Rare Earths Limited in Kuantan, Malaysia is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Piping Engineer to lead the design and execution of heavy manufacturing projects, focusing on static and rotating equipment and project management from FEL/FEED to handover and commissioning.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of NFPA, ANSI, ASME, API, AS/NZ standards, and be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.