Research and Development Engineer

1. Product Design & Development

1.1 Develop product design concepts based on customer specifications and internal engineering requirements.

1.2 Prepare and review engineering drawings during RFQ, prototype and production stages.

1.3 Conduct design reviews to ensure product functionality, manufacturability and compliance with technical requirements.

1.4 Identify product special characteristics and ensure they are reflected in product design documentation.

2. Technical Specification Management

2.1 Analyze customer technical specifications and translate them into product design requirements.

2.2 Ensure product drawings and design documentation reflect all technical specifications.

2.3 Maintain proper documentation of technical requirements originating from customers, internal standards or technical advisors.

3. Product Testing & Validation

3.1 Identify testing requirements according to customer specifications and product design requirements.

3.2 Prepare validation plans and testing schedules for development projects.

3.3 Conduct or supervise product testing and ensure testing activities are completed according to development plans.

3.4 Analyse test results and recommend design empowerments when required.

4. Engineering Change Management

4.1 Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECR) when design improvements or technical changes are required.

4.2 Prepare engineering change documentation and submit for internal review and approval.

1.3 Support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) during product development or production stages.

5. Technical Support for Development Projects

5.1 Provide technical support to NPI during project development and milestone reviews.

5.2 Support prototype development and product evaluation activities.

5.3 Assist in resolving technical issues related to product design or performance.

6. APQP Participation

6.1 Participate as a core member of the APQP team during product development projects.

6.2 Support preparation of technical documentation required for APQP deliverables.

6.3 Attend project meetings and provide technical updates related to product development progress.

7. Continuous Improvement

7.1 Support value engineering (VAVE) and cost optimization initiatives related to product design.

7.2 Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reliability and manufacturability.

8. Others

8.1 To perform other tasks as and when required by Management from time to time.

8.2 To drive, implement, and maintain the company's Management System to ensure compliance with applicable standards and to successfully achieve and sustain relevant certifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Academic Qualifications – Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent
• Experience - 0-3 years of experience in product design, engineering or research and development environment . Experience in automotive product development is an advantage.
• Key Skills/Knowledge – Product design and development, engineering drawing preparation and interpretation, mechanical design principles, design validation and testing methods, APQP development process, engineering change management
• Personal Attributes - Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capability, attention to detail and technical accuracy, effective communication with cross-functional teams, ability to work independently and manage assigned technical tasks, strong learning attitude and engineering curiosity, high level of responsibility and accountability
• Preference Language: Good in Bahasa Malaysia and English communication (both written and spoken)
• Possess a valid driving license