CKD Malaysia Hiring! Full Time Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly in Kedah, Earn up to MYR 7,000 - Ricebowl

Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kulim, Kedah
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly is responsible for supporting and improving assembly manufacturing processes to ensure production is efficient, stable, safe and capable of meeting quality, cost and delivery requirements.

The role requires hands-on involvement in process improvement, production troubleshooting, tooling and fixture development, work instruction preparation, cycle time improvement and continuous improvement activities within the assembly area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to the Assembly Production Line.
• Develop, review and improve assembly manufacturing processes.
• Analyse production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support troubleshooting related to:
• Assembly process
• Work method
• Tools and fixtures
• Equipment
• Product quality
• Production efficiency
• Prepare and maintain:
• Work Instructions
• Process Flow
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Process Parameters
• Engineering Documentation
• Conduct cycle time study and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Support line balancing and manpower optimisation activities.
• Improve assembly sequence, workstation layout and production flow.
• Support development and improvement of jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, NPI, Maintenance and other relevant departments on engineering-related matters.
• Support new product introduction, engineering builds, trial runs and production readiness activities.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plan and process risk assessment activities.
• Investigate recurring production and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods such as:
• 5 Why
• Fishbone Diagram
• 8D
• Root Cause Analysis
• Monitor process performance and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Company quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Support equipment and process qualification activities.
• Liaise with vendors or suppliers on tooling, equipment and technical matters where required.
• Perform other engineering duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering or Production Engineering is mandatory.
• Must have hands-on experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting assembly processes or production lines is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing process improvement and production troubleshooting.
• Familiar with:
• Work Instruction
• Process Flow
• PFMEA
• Control Plan
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cycle Time Study
• Line Balancing
• Jig & Fixture
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work closely with Production and Quality teams.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple engineering tasks.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Added Advantage

• Experience in assembly manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, semiconductor equipment or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or Six Sigma.
• Experience in NPI / product transfer.
• Experience with automation or process digitalisation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as QAD, SAP or equivalent.
• Experience using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Assembly Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production Troubleshooting
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Problem Solving
• PFMEA
• Control Plan
• Cycle Time Reduction
• Line Balancing
• Jig & Fixture
• Lean Manufacturing
• NPI Support

Experience Requirement

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is required. Fresh graduates will not be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person