Production Engineer/ Senior Production Engineer (Precision Engineering)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing hands-on engineering support, resolving daily production issues, and driving continuous improvement in machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and machine utilisation to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Process Improvement & Optimisation

• Drive machining process improvements to optimise cycle time, tooling, setup efficiency, process stability, quality, and manufacturing costs.

1. Production Engineering Support

• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve daily production issues, troubleshoot machining problems, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

1. Mazak Machining Centre Management

• Take ownership of Mazak machining processes, tooling, fixtures, process control, and job loading coordination to optimise machine utilisation and production output. Work closely with operators on shopfloor process optimisation.

1. Fixture Design & Development

• Design and improve machining fixtures, coordinate fabrication, and follow up on testing, validation, and implementation.

1. Continuous Improvement (CI) & Six Sigma

• Lead and follow up on CI and Six Sigma projects focusing on productivity, quality, waste reduction, setup time, and manufacturing efficiency.

1. ERP Data Analysis & Performance Improvement

• Analyse ERP production data to identify performance gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Drive data-driven corrective actions and CI initiatives.

1. Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth production execution.

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Precision Machining or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 - 5 years of working experience in precision engineering environment
• Familiar with machining process (milling, turning, Lathes, grinding, Sheetmetal operation) would be added advantage
• Familiar with metal fabrication processes like welding, sheetmetal work, surface treatment etc
• Proficient in Mechanical software (Solidwork, MasterCAM or HyperMill)
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software applications
• Troubleshoot and problems solving skills on manufacturing process
• Good working attitude, disciplined and systematic