Manufacturing Engineering Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join a leading organisation in Penang, where your expertise will shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

This role offers you the chance to lead a dedicated team responsible for driving process innovation, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring seamless operations across all manufacturing lines. You will play a pivotal part in developing and optimising processes, championing continuous improvement initiatives, and nurturing the professional growth of your team. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal development. With access to ongoing training opportunities and the ability to influence key business outcomes, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment that encourages both technical mastery and interpersonal connection.

• Take ownership of the entire Manufacturing Engineering Department, guiding process development, new line setup, and product transfer activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritises teamwork, open communication, and shared success, with ample opportunities for professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and structured training programmes.
• Be at the forefront of process innovation by leading Lean initiatives, automation projects, and continuous improvement efforts that directly impact efficiency, quality, and cost savings across the business.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager based in Penang, you will be entrusted with steering a talented team towards achieving operational excellence across all facets of manufacturing engineering. Your daily responsibilities will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure every aspect of production—from initial concept through to full-scale manufacture—runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be instrumental in shaping process technology roadmaps, implementing best practices in Lean manufacturing, and facilitating knowledge transfer through coaching sessions. By actively engaging in both strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving, you will help drive significant improvements in efficiency, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. Your commitment to nurturing team capability growth will be vital as you guide engineers through complex challenges while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and organisational objectives.

What You Bring

To excel as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in this forward-thinking organisation, your background should reflect substantial hands-on experience within advanced manufacturing settings—particularly those involving precision machining or electro-mechanical assembly. Your academic credentials underpin your technical acumen while your extensive tenure managing engineering functions highlights your capacity for nurturing talent and building cohesive teams. You bring a thorough understanding of Lean methodologies coupled with practical know-how in deploying continuous improvement strategies that deliver tangible results. Your familiarity with rigorous quality frameworks ensures adherence to industry standards at every stage of production. Above all else, your ability to communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—enables you to bridge gaps between technical experts and broader business stakeholders alike. A passion for coaching others combined with sensitivity towards individual learning needs rounds out your profile as an empathetic leader who inspires confidence throughout their network.

What Sets This Company Apart

This organisation stands out as an employer of choice due to its unwavering commitment to employee development, inclusivity, and operational excellence. Here you will find a workplace culture built on mutual respect where every voice is valued—regardless of background or level of experience. The company invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities designed not only to enhance technical skills but also promote personal growth among its workforce. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored around individual circumstances whenever possible. Collaboration is at the heart of everything they do; cross-functional teamwork is encouraged so that everyone can contribute ideas towards shared goals. The leadership team is approachable and genuinely invested in helping each member reach their full potential through regular feedback sessions as well as structured mentoring programmes. If you are seeking an environment where your contributions make a real difference—and where your career aspirations are supported every step of the way—this could be the perfect place for you.

What's Next

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Penang—and want to make a lasting impact within an inclusive team—now is the time to act

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Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd

Business Registration Number : T

Licence Number : JTKSM 423C