Production Engineer

About the role
We are seeking a Production Engineer to join our team in Sungai Petani, Kedah. This is a full-time, shift-based position that will be responsible for ensuring daily plant manufacturing operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently across all operational shifts. Production targets, machinery output, and resource utilization for our power cable manufacturing lines are strictly controlled, monitored, and optimized to meet the stringent requirements of major utility clients.

What you'll be doing

1. Responsible for all aspects of shift production planning, line balancing, and floor operations to achieve daily output targets.
2. Monitor, control, and optimize manufacturing processes for power cable production lines (extrusion, stranding, armoring, etc.) during assigned shifts.
3. Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and Cable Design departments to minimize machine downtime and ensure seamless shift handovers.
4. Liaise with external material handlers or equipment vendors to ensure smooth material workflow and resolve shop-floor bottlenecks.
5. Respond promptly to production line stoppages, troubleshoot operational anomalies, and minimize material scrap rates on the shift.
6. Provide regular feedback to the department head regarding shift production yields, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and workforce capacity.
7. Participate in task forces related to continuous improvement (Kaizen), waste reduction, and plant safety (5S/OSHA) compliance etc.
8. Guide, supervise, and motivate production supervisors and operators regarding standard operating procedures and safety rules.
9. Carry out any other duties assigned by the superior.

What we're looking for

1. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, cycle times, and resource allocation.
2. Familiar with lean manufacturing tools, 5S methodologies, and industrial safety regulations.
3. Able to troubleshoot daily production floor disruptions, manage operator allocations, and conduct basic root cause analysis on output variances.
4. Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for production logging, material tracking, and shop-floor transactions is an added advantage.
5. Strong leadership capabilities, high resilience under operational pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills.
6. Willingness to work on a rotating shift schedule (including nights, weekends, or public holidays as required).
7. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
8. Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply. Having 1–2 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or cable/wire manufacturing environment is an added advantage.