Smartlink Engineering Hiring! Full Time ASSISTANT MANAGER COSTING (COMMERCIAL) in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 6,500 - Ricebowl

Smartlink Engineering Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian contract manufacturing company with manufacturing facilities in Shah Alam (Headquarters) and Penang. We specialize in cable harnesses, control boxes and panels, electrical and mechanical module assemblies, and system integration, providing one-stop manufacturing solutions to customers across various industries.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Costing Assistant Manager to support our commercial activities, product costing, quotation management, and customer projects.

The successful candidate will initially be based at our Seksyen 32, Shah Alam facility before transitioning to our new Sijangkang facility in Q*************.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Quotation

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations based on material, labour, manufacturing, tooling, and overhead costs.
• Review and revise quotations based on customer requirements, engineering changes, and commercial negotiations.
• Liaise with customers on pricing, quotations, product requirements, and project-related matters.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Sales teams to ensure timely and commercially viable quotations.

Costing & Analysis

• Prepare detailed product costing and ensure accuracy of costing assumptions and pricing.
• Analyse material costs, labour, overheads, manufacturing processes, and other cost elements.
• Conduct cost and variance analysis to monitor profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain costing databases, quotation records, and historical pricing information.
• Provide costing reports and commercial analysis to Management when required.

Supplier & Project Coordination

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations and negotiate where appropriate to achieve competitive pricing.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), project transfer, and other project activities through timely costing and commercial input.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to resolve commercial and project-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in costing, quotation, commercial, purchasing, project coordination, or manufacturing.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, EMS, electronics, electrical, mechanical, or engineering-related industries is an advantage.
• Good understanding of product costing, BOM, quotation preparation, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, and supplier evaluation is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a growing contract manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to local and international customers and suppliers.
• Involvement in new product development, costing, quotation, and manufacturing projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Commercial teams.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization.

Pay: RM5,200.00 - RM6,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person