Senior Plant Engineer - Production

Dauch; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer - Production to oversee manufacturing equipment, testing, and maintenance on the shop floor. You will lead engineering efforts and drive continuous improvement across production processes to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role involves coordinating vendor evaluations, developing cost projections, training operators, and maintaining up-to-date process documentation while protecting confidential information and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing equipment selection and installation.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment; evaluating capabilities and service history.
• Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
• Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications.
• Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contributes to engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Project management

Shop floor support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC programming

Cost analysis tools

Job description

Job Posting Title

Senior Plant Engineer - Production

Legal Entity

GKN Driveline Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Malaysia

Job Description Summary

Provides direction and engineering support for production, testing, and maintenance of a manufacturing operation.Provides engineering support to shop floor. Tests manufactured products to maintain quality. Participates in refinement of engineering systems and processes.Resolves or coordinates the resolution of complex technical issues on the assembly line and in the manufacturing process.Leads technical design, development, and process equipment testing for assigned products. Assists in the preparation of proposals on products for customers.Establishes processes to eliminate defects. Provides continuous improvement to manufacturing process and product designs.

Job Description

• Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, including control devices; evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
• Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
• Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications.
• Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contributes to engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.