Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Thermal Inkjet Final Assembly

HP; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the Thermal Inkjet Final Assembly operations in Malaysia, driving process capability, quality improvement, and cost reduction on high-volume lines. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Development, mentor junior engineers, and implement standard work and delivery improvements to sustain performance.

This is a full-time role with relocation travel support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with assembly processes, automation, quality systems and continuous improvement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance on high-volume lines; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead yield improvements using data-driven methods and monitor process capability and equipment utilization.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through waste elimination and process optimization; track benefits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing Partners; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Thermal Inkjet Final Assembly

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join the Thermal Inkjet Final Assembly team. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, process capability, quality improvement, cost reduction, and operational performance across high-volume manufacturing lines. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Manufacturing Partners to ensure sustainable manufacturing performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations Excellence

Drive manufacturing performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield, downtime, quality, and productivity issues. Monitor and improve process capability, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency. Establish and sustain manufacturing best practices through standardization and process controls.

Process & Yield Improvement

Lead yield improvement projects using data-driven methodologies. Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing robustness. Implement preventive actions to reduce process variation and recurring issues.

Cost & Productivity

Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through waste elimination, process optimization, and material savings. Support productivity improvement projects to enhance labor and equipment efficiency. Develop, track, and validate project benefits to ensure sustainable cost savings.

Stakeholder Management

Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing Partners to resolve technical and operational challenges. Present project updates and performance reviews to management. Mentor junior engineers and support capability development within the team.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience: In high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience: With assembly processes, automation, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

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Engineering Schedule – Full time

Shift – No Shift premium (Malaysia)

Travel – Relocation

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