Sr. Engineer/Principal Engineer – Process Engineering & Development

Reeracoen Recruitment; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified professional for a role focusing on New Product Introduction in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Materials Science or Engineering and possess at least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, conducting material research and process improvements. Fluency in English, and preferably Malay and Mandarin, is required. The position emphasizes equipment design and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal, ceramic, or powder materials is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee New Product Introduction and process transfer.
• Conduct research and design experiments for materials issues.
• Implement process improvement projects to enhance quality.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Material failure analysis

Research and development

Communication

Education

Degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Manufacturing (Electronics/Semiconductors), Manufacturing (Machinery)

Job Description

• Responsible for New Product Introduction, process transfer, qualification of new production equipment/machine and conducting First Article Report
• Conduct research and development materials projects, as well as design experiments for investigation into root causes of materials issues and resolve the issues.
• To provide process support for metal fabrication and consolidation by Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), heat treatment, machining and all their related processes.
• Responsible for input required to prepare process related documents such as, but not limited to process travellers, specific work instructions, process procedures & specifications and actual process performance.
• Investigate process and quality problems and implement immediate short term fixes and long term solutions.
• Identify, define and implement other process improvement projects, including but not limited to quality improvements, cost reductions, capacity increases and material handling equipment and methods.
• Maintain process instructions, procedures and documentation.
• Interface with customer and engineering support group in headquarter with regard to product changes and evaluate impact to manufacturing operation.
• Participate in meeting with customer and other supporting group.
• Responsible to design and buy-off new equipment/ production tools for VIM process.
• Responsible as project management leader to oversee the overall project management of New Product Introduction (NPI), generate milestone Gantt chart, identify risk of project and maintenance of existing program to meet customer’s requirements and expectations.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Requirement
  • Candidates must possess at least Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Master holder will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years working in manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in metal materials, ceramic materials, powder materials, materials processes or materials failure analyses will be an added advantage.
• English Level
• Other Language
  • Malay, Mandarin, English