Production Engineer (Automative Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations for Body Shop, Paint Shop, and Assembly lines to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality
• Prepare and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and layout changes
• Support new model introduction, minor changes, trials, and SOP readiness activities
• Conduct root cause analysis and support problem‑solving using structured methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5‑Why)
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and suppliers on manufacturing issues
• Support equipment, tooling, and jig improvement activities including trials and buy‑off
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality systems, safety standards, and company procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• 2–5 years experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably in Body, Paint, and/or Assembly operations
• Knowledge of automotive production processes and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP, Kaizen, and 5S practices
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Willing to work on the shop floor and support shift or overtime requirements
• Proficient in English; Bahasa Malaysia required (additional languages an advantage)