Job Description
Location: Senai, Johor
Join Us in Building a New Manufacturing Site from the Ground Up!
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in launching and scaling our new manufacturing facility in Senai. This is a unique opportunity to lead factory start-up efforts, build and develop a high-performing engineering team, and drive the successful transfer and ramp-up of production lines.
You will be at the heart of establishing world-class manufacturing operations—working closely with regional and global teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and scalable production.
Let's Talk About the Role:
You will be responsible for end-to-end engineering activities at the new site. You will partner closely with the Production Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth factory setup, operational readiness, and ongoing performance improvement.
Let's Talk About Responsibilities:
Factory Setup & Line Transfer
Lead the setup, qualification, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment and production lines
Drive successful transfer of masks and glue line processes from existing sites
Ensure production readiness aligned with planned timelines and quality standards
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineers.
Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide hands-on technical leadership while developing team capability
Manufacturing Operations Support
Oversee day-to-day engineering support for production, including:
Non-conformance investigation
Engineering changes
First-pass yield improvement
Process optimization
Drive efficiency improvements to achieve aggressive ramp targets
Technology & Continuous Improvement
Work with internal and external partners to implement automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Apply data analytics to monitor performance, generate insights, and drive decision-making
Lead or support productivity and operational excellence initiatives
Stakeholder & Global Collaboration
Collaborate with global engineering teams to leverage best practices and technical expertise
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to remove roadblocks and drive progress
Act as a key contributor to cross-site engineering alignment
Let's Talk About Skills and Experience:
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a fast-paced production environment
Proven team leadership experience (or strong readiness to step into a leadership role)
Hands-on experience in factory setup, line transfer, or production ramp-up
Strong foundation in production engineering fundamentals (yield, process control, troubleshooting)
Key Skills & Capabilities
Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a start-up environment
Experience managing multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies
Highly adaptable, hands-on, and results-driven mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:
Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments
Exposure to automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies
Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, or project management
Why Join Us?
Greenfield Opportunity – Shape and build a new factory from the ground up
High Impact Role – Direct influence on operations, technology adoption, and team development
Global Exposure – Collaborate with regional and international engineering teams
Growth Potential – Build and scale your own team as the site expands
Ready to Build Something from Day One?
If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence, leadership, and building scalable operations, we’d love to hear from you!
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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.