Technical Manager

Ambu A/S; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Technical Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead a technical team, focusing on innovative strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency while ensuring safety standards. With a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and at least 5 years of automation experience, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily operations and enhancing product quality. This position offers opportunities for personal development in a dynamic and international work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Financial employee benefits

Informal working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' working experience in automation within a high-mix and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in constructing machinery is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical team and supervise daily operations.
• Design and implement cost-efficient strategies to boost quality.
• Develop strategies to minimize machine downtime.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge in automation

Understanding of ISO 13485 and 21CFR820

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or other engineering disciplines

Job description

Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Technical Manager to be based in Penang, Malaysia. This position is reporting to the Manufacturing Director and will be based in our Penang manufacturing plant. If you are passionate about solving complex problems and building innovative solutions, this position is for you. As a Technical Manager you will lead a team and help run daily manufacturing operation, you will also collaborate with other teams and work on impactful projects in medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead technical team. Builds and nurtures the technical workforce, providing leadership and guidance to ensure team motivation and effective oversight. Supervises daily operations to maintain strict adherence to performance goals and safety standards.
• Design and implement innovative, cost‑efficient strategies to boost quality and productivity, while reducing waste by improving existing machinery or adopting advanced manufacturing processes.
• Develop strategies to minimize machine downtime, lowering labour costs, and enhancing productivity from an engineering standpoint.
• Identify technology‑driven opportunities that enhance and optimize existing processes.
• Collaborate with the vendor to customize and construct machines for capacity expansion.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, track inventory of parts, and monitor the usage of consumables.
• Develop strategies and allocate workforce within the production schedule to ensure maintenance of process equipment and regular inspections.
• Handle customer complaints, NCRs, CAPAs and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills

• Minimum education of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or other engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years' working experience in automation within a high‑mix and fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in ISO 13485 and 21CFR820 and experience in constructing machinery would be an added advantage.
• Proven leadership skills.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter. Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment. We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.