Senior Optimization Engineer

Reeracoen Recruitment; Simpang Empat (Semanggol); On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a Senior Automation Engineering Manager to lead the Automation Engineering department, overseeing daily operations, budget and manpower planning, and project execution, while ensuring OSHA and GMP compliance and timely delivery.

The role involves driving continuous improvement, coordinating with customers and internal teams to define project requirements and SOW, and training engineers toward certification and higher performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an automation engineering department.
• Knowledge of OSHA and GMP standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and manpower planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Automation Engineering department.
• Develop department budget and manpower plans.
• Define project requirements and SOW with customers.
• Ensure on-time design project delivery.
• Enforce OSHA and GMP compliance.
• Lead Kaizen and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Automation engineering

Leadership

Project management

Kaizen

5S

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Job Summary

The Senior Automation Engineering Manager leads the Automation Engineering department, overseeing daily operations, budget and manpower planning, project execution, and team development. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and GMP standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and manages customer and internal coordination to define project requirements and SOW, while ensuring timely delivery of automation design projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily management of the Automation engineering department, developing department budget and manpower plans.
• Implement department's workflow and system, etc.
• Lead initiatives, such as Kaizen events and 5S workplace organization, to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Conduct training and development for team members followed by certification to enhance the overall skills of the team.
• Interface with customers to understand and interpret Project requirements, then work with customers and internal team to finalize SOW.
• Be aware of Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards to maintain a zero-incident culture and ensure product regulatory compliance.
• Train and certify all engineers as per agreed to plan with CTO.
• On-Time

In-Full (OTIF)

Rate of design projects delivered on the promised date and budget.

• Finish project design activities within agreed to timeline and budget.
• Project DFM generation and documentation.
• Carry out detailed design reviews (3D/2D/BOM).
• Review and approve the operation and maintenance manual of the equipment.
• Provide technical support related to the equipment.
• Manage & organize and file project materials.
• Align with company objectives and follow the work arrangements.
• Take work seriously and with full responsibility.
• Be determined to challenge oneself and figure out work efficiency improvement options.