Agensi Pekerjaan Career Horizons Hiring! Full Time Design - Engineering Manager in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 15,000 - Ricebowl

Job Purpose

The D&E Manager supports the D&E Director in leading and managing the Design & Engineering (D&E) team to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of design, engineering, and production documentation, while driving continuous improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Management

• Coordinate with the Production and Project Departments on prototype development and First Article Inspection (FAI) preparation.
• Ensure all prototypes are completed and ready for customer review within agreed timelines.
• Ensure Bills of Material (BOM) and all engineering drawings are regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with the Project Department.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy between BOMs, part drawings, shop drawings, and cutting lists.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Drive Value Engineering initiatives to reduce material costs and improve production efficiency across all product ranges.
• Collaborate with the Costing Department to analyze pre- and post-costing data and identify opportunities to improve product profitability.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Set clear and challenging goals for the D&E team and lead through motivation, guidance, and support.
• Assist the D&E Director in preparing job descriptions and KPIs for D&E staff.
• Ensure all D&E staff achieve KPI targets and meet performance expectations.
• Monitor staff performance and implement improvement or development initiatives when necessary.
• Improve team efficiency in BOM preparation and engineering drawing development.

Planning, Coordination & Reporting

• Conduct weekly D&E meetings to monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure effective coordination among D&E, Production, Project, Procurement, and Management teams.
• Prepare and submit monthly D&E reports according to management timelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for leading the Production Department when required by Management.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, or Product Development, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of BOM structures, technical drawings, prototype development, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in Value Engineering, cost optimization, and productivity improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, Project, Procurement, and Costing.
• Strong leadership, people management, and performance-driven mindset.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay: RM12,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person