Lead R&D Engineer (Sheet Metal Products) | Shah Alam

• Lead innovation from concept to product launch
• Drive high-impact engineering and R&D projects
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization focused on delivering innovative industrial solutions. They invest in product development, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence to support long-term growth and customer success.

Job Description

• Lead research and development activities focused on new products, innovation, and product improvements.
• Identify market, customer, and operational needs and translate them into product concepts and development plans.
• Research new materials, technologies, manufacturing methods, and engineering tools.
• Develop concepts, prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and alternative design solutions.
• Plan and execute feasibility studies, prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Define test plans, validation methods, acceptance criteria, and technical risk assessments.
• Analyze test results and drive design improvements to achieve performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, reports, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and validation records.
• Ensure accurate product data, traceability, and documentation within CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, sales, and global stakeholders on product development projects.
• Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and decision-making sessions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to support innovation initiatives.
• Promote knowledge sharing, standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Support additional tasks assigned by management when required.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D, new product development, mechanical design, prototype development, or product engineering.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept, feasibility, testing, and validation through to product release.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, welded structures, sheet metal design, material selection, tolerancing, and engineering calculations.
• Experience with prototype development, design validation, and technical risk assessment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, forming, finishing, and assembly.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical risks and make sound engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in cross-functional development environments.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a multinational company.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
  
  

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7092839