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