Production Engineer

1.               DAILY TASK

1.    Production Floor Oversight: Conduct daily "Gemba" walks to monitor progress across all assembly stations, identifying bottlenecks in real-time.

2.    Manpower Allocation: Assigning daily targets to the Mechanical and Electrical teams (Leads and Technicians) based on the production master plan.

3.    Resource Monitoring: Checking the availability of critical raw materials and specialized tooling to ensure zero downtime for the assembly lines.

4.    Technical Troubleshooting: Resolving escalated technical issues that the Mechanical or Electrical Leads cannot solve independently.

5.    Reporting: Compiling daily output reports, highlighting any variances between actual progress and the planned schedule.

II.             RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Team Leadership & Command:

o   Serving as the primary supervisor for all shop-floor personnel: Mechanical Lead, Electrical Wiring Lead, and all Assembly Technicians.

o   Managing staff performance, attendance, and overtime (OT) planning.

o   Conducting technical training and safety inductions for new hires.

2.    Process Optimization (Engineering Focus):

o   Developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical assembly and electrical wiring to improve First-Pass Yield.

o   Implementing Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) projects to reduce cycle times and material waste.

o   Designing jigs and fixtures to assist technicians in achieving higher precision during assembly.

3.    Production Management (Executive Focus):

o   Capacity Planning: Analyzing machine-to-manhour ratios to ensure the facility can meet upcoming project deadlines.

o   Quality Control Management: Final sign-off on machine build quality before internal testing or FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).

o   Cost Control: Monitoring production expenses and consumables usage to stay within the departmental budget.

4.    Technical Liaison:

o   Acting as the bridge between the Design Engineering department and the shop floor to resolve "Design for Manufacture" (DFM) issues.

o   Coordinating with the Materials Planner to ensure inventory levels align with high-priority project kicks-offs.

5.    Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

o   Ensuring the workshop strictly adheres to Department of Environment (DOE) standards and internal safety audits.

o   Managing the 5S organization of the entire manufacturing facility.

III.       QUALIFICATIONS

1.    Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

2.    Technical Mastery:

·       Proficiency in ERP/MES systems for production tracking.

·       Strong understanding of industrial machinery (motors, heat exchangers, high-purity piping, and PLC control systems).

·       Mastery of Lean Manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, 5S, Just-In-Time).

3.    Leadership Skills: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory role within a high-tech manufacturing environment (Semiconductor or Electronics industry preferred).

4.    Communication: Fluency in technical English and Bahasa Malaysia to manage international documentation and local staff effectively.