Support Engineer Cable Harness

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a Cable Harness Manufacturing Engineer to champion assembly processes, streamline throughput, and lead NPI trials on the shop floor. You will advance quality and safety standards while partnering with Production, Quality Assurance, and Design Engineering.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering, PCBA, cable harness production, or related operations, with strong RCA and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Solid background in root cause analysis (RCA) and 8D methodology.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and standard process flows.
• Knowledge of wire routing, crimping, box build integration, or electrical testing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or line balancing optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide Production Support and Quality Assurance for cable harness assembly and interconnect fabrication.
• Investigate live manufacturing issues, implement CAPA, and reduce downtime.
• Drive line balancing, cycle-time studies, and waste reduction for higher throughput.
• Collaborate with global engineering for NPI trials and equipment run-offs.
• Refine layouts with cross-functional teams and document SOPs, FMEA, control plans, and WIs.

Skills

RCA

8D methodology

Troubleshooting

PFMEA

Control plans

Wire routing

Crimping standards

Box build integration

Electrical testing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Line balancing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering field

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical-Electronics/Industrial/Logistics

Job description

Our client is a rapidly expanding, highly innovative European high-tech development and manufacturing multinational. Renowned for their vertically integrated, and deeply automated production facilities, they deliver premium power, computing, and electronic solutions to global automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.

To support their continuous expansion in Malaysia, they are seeking a highly analytical and driven Cable Harness Manufacturing (CHM) Engineer to champion their assembly processes, streamline production throughput, and oversee new product launches on the shop floor.

based in Selangor.

the job.

• Production Support & Quality Assurance: Support day-to-day manufacturing activities related to physical cable harness assembly and interconnect fabrication. Monitor process metrics and ensure rigid adherence to world-class quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting & RCA: Actively investigate and troubleshoot live manufacturing issues, defects, and bottlenecks. Implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to minimize downtime.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Drive line balancing, cycle time studies, and waste reduction initiatives to optimize floor productivity and increase output.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with global engineering teams to execute NPI trials, validate processes, and perform equipment run-offs for new cable harness setups.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Design Engineering to continuously refine manufacturing layouts and build robust process efficiencies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Establish and maintain crucial manufacturing document controls, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FMEA, Control Plans, and clear Work Instructions (WIs).

the experience.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, assembly, PCBA, cable harness production, or complex logistics operations.
• Solid background in root cause analysis (RCA), 8D methodology, and structured troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation (such as PFMEA, control plans, and standard process flows).
• Direct experience with wire routing, crimping standards, box build integration, or electrical testing is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or overall Equipment/Line Balancing optimization is highly preferred.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills; a self-starter capable of navigating a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment independently.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree