Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Hiring! Full Time Lead Engineer (Senior Engineer) in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 8,500 - Ricebowl

ob Summary

Responsible to lead and manage the engineering team in supporting sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining operations, ensuring product manufacturability, cost efficiency, quality compliance and on-time delivery. The role also acts as a key technical interface between customer requirements and internal manufacturing capability.

Key Responsibilities1. Engineering Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop engineering team to achieve departmental KPIs
• Assign tasks, monitor performance and ensure timely project execution
• Drive engineering standardization, documentation and best practices
• Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives related to process, cost and quality

2. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Project Management

• Manage end-to-end NPI process from RFQ, feasibility study, prototyping to mass production
• Review customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements
• Ensure smooth project transfer from Engineering to Production
• Monitor project timeline, risk and resource allocation

3. Technical & Process Development

• Evaluate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) for sheet metal and machining parts
• Develop and optimize processes (laser cutting, bending, welding, CNC machining, surface finishing)
• Define process flow, tooling requirements, work instructions and control plans
• Support cost estimation and cycle time analysis

4. Customer & Industrial CS Support

• Act as main technical contact for customers on engineering-related matters
• Support RFQ, quotation and technical clarification
• Handle Engineering Change Notice (ECN), deviation requests and customer complaints
• Work closely with Customer Service team on delivery, urgent orders and issue resolution

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, QA, Planning and Purchasing teams
• Ensure engineering solutions align with manufacturing capability and capacity
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for quality and production issues (8D / Why-Why analysis)
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

6. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Identify cost reduction opportunities through design and process optimization
• Improve productivity, reduce scrap and enhance process efficiency
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives

Requirements (Academic, Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years experience in sheet metal fabrication / CNC machining / manufacturing industry
• Minimum 2–3 years in leadership / senior engineer role
• Strong knowledge in:
• Sheet metal processes (laser cutting, bending, welding, stamping)
• CNC machining (milling, turning, precision parts)
• Materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
• Strong understanding of DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis and technical drawings
• Experience in NPI, RFQ costing and project management
• Familiar with CAD software (AutoCAD / SolidWorks) and ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good communication skills with internal teams and customers
• Able to communicate in Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking customers/suppliers)

Pay: RM7,500.00 - RM8,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal allowance

Work Location: In person