Technical Engineer

Guppy Plastic Industries; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Guppy Plastic Industries in Melaka is seeking a Technical Engineer for a full-time on-site role. You will support daily production, monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include process optimization, engineering changes, quality control, and documenting technical activities. You will engage with production, quality, and management to drive manufacturing efficiency and safety, contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor or diploma level engineering knowledge with practical experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and coordinating repairs
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or similar improvement approaches
• Ability to document specifications, inspections and corrective actions
• Proficient in technical documentation and basic engineering software

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance during daily production
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate maintenance activities
• Assist in process optimization and implement engineering changes
• Support quality control to meet specifications and regulatory standards
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with production, quality and management to improve efficiency
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and safety practices

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Troubleshooting machinery

Lean / Six Sigma

Quality documentation

Communication & teamwork

Education

Engineering Diploma/Degree

Tools

CAD

Data analysis tools

Equipment monitoring systems

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Company Description

Guppy Plastic Industries (Penang) Sdn Bhd - Melaka Branch operates within the plastics industry, supporting customers with production, engineering, and related technical services. Team members work in a dynamic industrial environment that emphasizes quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Applicants can expect to join a growing organization with opportunities to contribute to manufacturing operations and technical innovation.

Role Description

The Technical Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Melaka. This role is responsible for supporting daily production activities, including monitoring equipment performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime. The Technical Engineer will assist in process optimization, implement engineering changes, and support quality control to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory standards. The role involves preparing technical documentation, contributing to root-cause analysis for defects, and collaborating with production, quality, and management teams to improve manufacturing efficiency. The Technical Engineer is also expected to participate in continuous improvement initiatives, support safety practices, and provide technical guidance to operational staff.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, with the ability to understand production processes and equipment behavior.
• Experience with troubleshooting industrial machinery, performing basic diagnostics, and coordinating repairs or preventive maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar approaches, and the ability to apply them in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with quality standards and practices, including documentation of specifications, inspection results, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, report writing, and use of basic engineering software or tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis, or equipment monitoring systems).
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production operators, technicians, and management.
• Diploma or degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent practical experience in a technical role.
• Ability to work on-site in Melaka, adapt to a shift-based or manufacturing environment, and follow safety and regulatory requirements.