Test Manager (Bayan Lepas/Batu Kawan)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (Gym)

Parking

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a senior Test Engineering leader to head the Test Engineering department as part of the site leadership team. You will drive strategic direction for mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, System Integration and automated testing methodologies, ensuring robust test capabilities and alignment with quality and process standards.

You will mentor a high-performance team, govern CapEx for test equipment, and partner with manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering or closely related field.
• 15+ years of manufacturing experience in mechanical assembly or electromechanical systems.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performance team of mechanical test engineers, automation specialists, and technicians.
• Develop and enforce robust physical testing protocols (torque, leak/pressure, stress/strain, thermal cycling, CMM) and drive automation to reduce cycle times.
• Collaborate with Program Management and customers for DFT/DFM feedback and NPI testing fixture design.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/ASTM/ASME and customer regulatory requirements and promote safety in heavy machinery/robotics testing.
• Manage CapEx budget for test equipment and standardize testing platforms across Plexus.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

GD&T

Fixture design

Measurement techniques

CMMs

Automation of testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Optical comparators

Tensile testers

Vibration tables

Job description

Purpose Statement:
Responsible for leading the Test Engineering department as a key member of the site leadership team. Provides strategic direction to the team to achieve the enduring goals of the department, site, and region, with a specialized focus on mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, System Integration and automated mechanical testing methodologies.

Key Job Accountabilities

Plexus Test Manager

Purpose Statement:
Responsible for leading the Test Engineering department as a key member of the site leadership team. Provides strategic direction to the team to achieve the enduring goals of the department, site, and region, with a specialized focus on mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, System Integration and automated mechanical testing methodologies.

1. Best People

• Develop and mentor a high-performance, motivated team of mechanical test engineers, automation specialists, and test technicians.
• Build proactive capability in mechanical disciplines (e.g., mechanics of materials, kinematics, robotics) to support flawless execution of complex mechanical assemblies and drive continuous business growth.
• Establish training programs focused on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), mechanical fixture design, and advanced measurement techniques.

2. Operational Excellence

• Lead and drive mechanical test-engineering excellence by collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and process engineering leads.
• Ensure test capabilities meet or exceed manufacturing standards by developing robust physical testing protocols (e.g., torque verification, leak/pressure testing, structural stress/strain analysis, thermal cycling, and dimensional validation using CMMs).
• Drive the automation of mechanical testing to reduce cycle times, eliminate ergonomic hazards, and improve the repeatability and reliability of quality inspections.

3. Customer Service Excellence

• Support Program Management initiatives by participating in customer design reviews and providing critical Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback specific to mechanical enclosures, moving parts, and structural components.
• Partner with customers during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to design and validate custom mechanical test fixtures and jigs, ensuring their physical product requirements are met seamlessly.

4. Compliance / Environment / Culture

• Lead test engineering activities in strict alignment with Plexus values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Ensure all mechanical testing processes and equipment comply with rigorous industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, ASME ) and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, particularly concerning the operation of heavy machinery, automated robotics, pneumatic/hydraulic presses, and high-tension testing equipment.

5. Resources Optimization / Cost Effectiveness

• Provide technical leadership for site operations by establishing a mechanical test technology roadmap.
• Manage the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budget for the test department, evaluating and procuring advanced mechanical test equipment (e.g., optical comparators, tensile testers, vibration tables).
• Work closely with corporate and regional Regional Engineering to standardize mechanical testing platforms, optimize custom fixture lifecycle costs, and improve overall manufacturing return on investment (ROI).

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• Experience: 15 or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within mechanical assembly, electromechanical systems, or heavy manufacturing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Sub