Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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  • Market related
  • Asia and Pacific
  • Permanent

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Oil & Gas / Subsea

Location: Malaysia

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong oil and gas or subsea industry experience to support day-to-day production engineering activities. This is a hands-on and strategic role ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, leading quality initiatives, and supporting concurrent engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert on manufacturing and assembly operations, working closely with design, projects, quotations, and production teams. The position is a great opportunity for someone looking to drive impact, develop standardised processes, and act as a key contributor to long-term manufacturing efficiency and readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing teams and resolve production challenges

  • Create and maintain routings, standard work instructions, and manufacturing documentation

  • Support resolution of quality notifications, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives

  • Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, and gauges to support manufacturing

  • Collaborate with design and project teams to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products

  • Approve manufacturing documents, drawings, and technical reviews as the manufacturing authority

  • Act as quality improvement lead and mentor for junior engineers and technicians

  • Translate customer and project requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions

  • Perform manufacturing readiness tasks and gap analysis against industry standards

  • Support procurement and management of shop tools, equipment, and CAPEX initiatives

  • Coach and train others in manufacturing and design-for-manufacture (DFx) best practices

  • Monitor and update manufacturing metrics to drive performance improvements

  • Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and integrate safety into all engineering tasks

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or equivalent)

  • Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in the oil and gas or subsea sectors

  • Strong working knowledge of assembly processes, pressure systems, and manufacturing schematics

  • Proficient in CAD systems and manufacturing databases; able to read and create technical drawings

  • Advanced understanding of tolerance standards (GD&T, ASME, ISO) and manufacturing specifications

  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, ASME IX, API, and NACE is a strong advantage

  • Demonstrated experience in process design, cost analysis, and engineering problem-solving

  • Knowledge of manufacturing readiness levels (MRL) and DFx principles

  • Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly across functions

  • A proactive and self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently or in teams

Join a dynamic environment where innovation and manufacturing excellence go hand-in-hand. If you’re passionate about engineering optimisation and looking for a challenging role with room to grow, we encourage you to apply.

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