Manufacturing Process Engineer

Req ID: 141040 
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia 
Country: Malaysia 
State/Province: Bayan Lepas 
City:  Penang 

General Overview

Job Title:  Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Process
Functional Area:  Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream:  Process Engineering Manufacturing (PRM)
Role:  Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code:  SEN-ENG-PRM
Job Band: 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer – Heavy Equipment  position provides key capabilities to successfully manufacture large, heavy, high-voltage equipment. The role will be engaged in the lifecycle of the product by first providing DFM/DFA feedback to the design team, then facilitating production launch activities by designing the manufacturing process, and finally enabling scalable and sustainable manufacturing.

Detailed Description

The person in this role will support manufacturing process design, industrialization, and continuous improvement across heavy equipment and high voltage production environments. They will help establish scalable, safe, and efficient manufacturing methods for both high-weight/low-volume and modular/scalable production lines.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design line layouts, workstations, and material flows for production lines.
• Specify, procure, and commission manufacturing equipment, including heavy-duty cranes, torque tools, automated guided vehicles, and battery testing equipment.
• Design or source specialized jigs, fixtures, and lifting beams for the safe handling and precise assembly of heavy, high-voltage equipment.
• Integrate automation and smart factory technologies, including assembly tools with data logging and automated end-of-line testing.
• Lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Develop and implement safety and quality protocols focused on high-voltage safety, battery handling, and heavy structural rigging.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures, manufacturing routings, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure new product introductions are optimized for efficient, scalable, and safe manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to root-cause production defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.