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Production Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-11 Perai, Penang, Malaysia Full-time Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

RM4,000–RM6,500/mo (RM48,000–RM78,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • ● Drive production performance by working closely with the production team to achieve key KPIs such as throughput, yield, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • ● Organize, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • ● Develop and maintain production documentation including work instructions, routings, and process flows.
  • ● Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and optimize processes.
  • ● Investigate operational issues, troubleshoot manufacturing problems, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • ● Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve production yield, reduce waste, and lower overall manufacturing costs.
  • ● Collaborate with cross functional teams including Production, Planning, and Quality to ensure smooth production flow and product readiness.
  • ● Support technical problem solving during critical production situations and lead improvement initiatives across departments.
  • ● Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards while maintaining reliable equipment and stable processes.
  • ● Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • ● Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, Physics, or related field).
  • ● Preferable experience in optical or precision manufacturing environments; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
  • ● Strong knowledge of optical glass and ceramic manufacturing processes such as grinding, lapping, double side polishing, CNC machining, and optical measurement techniques.
  • ● Experience with process engineering tools and methodologies such as SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
  • ● Familiarity with optical fabrication technologies, metrology, and surface finishing processes is an advantage.
  • ● Strong analytical and data driven mindset with the ability to translate data into process improvements.
  • ● Excellent problem solving skills with a proactive and hands on approach.
  • ● Effective communicator and team player who collaborates well across departments.
  • ● Ability to work in a dynamic production environment and respond effectively to urgent operational challenges.