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Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Onsite
Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Technician plays a hands-on role within NPI Engineering, supporting prototype builds, process trials, equipment setup, tooling readiness, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. This role contributes to achieving production targets for volume, quality, safety (OHS), cost efficiency, yield, and line readiness.
The position supports design feasibility evaluation, new product builds, verification and validation activities, and production handover by assisting engineers in converting product and process concepts into repeatable, documented, and production-ready manufacturing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Support NPI manufacturing engineering activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers, Product Development, Quality, and Production teams
Assist in prototype builds, process trials, sample preparation, and capability development within the NPI workshop and manufacturing environment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and build requirements to support the fabrication, adjustment, and verification of jigs, fixtures, tools, and components
Perform equipment setup, changeover, troubleshooting, basic maintenance, and readiness checks to support prototype, validation, and production activities
Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, cost effectiveness, yield, cycle time, and line performance
Support testing, verification, validation, data collection, inspection, and issue investigation activities for new and existing products
Maintain accurate documentation for process trials, equipment settings, build records, tooling status, work instructions, and procedures
Ensure compliance with company policies, Quality, GMP, regulatory, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements during all workshop and production activities
Provide hands-on technical support to engineers and act as a practical resource for operators, junior technicians, and team members when required
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to close actions and support smooth handover
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, engineering, NPI workshop, tooling, maintenance, or technical support environment
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, equipment manuals, and process requirements
Hands-on experience with tooling, fixtures, equipment setup, prototype builds, machining, fabrication, measurement, or manufacturing equipment
Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to respond to non-routine technical, build, equipment, and process situations
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, documentation practices, safety requirements, and controlled production environments
Preferred:
Experience supporting prototyping, NPI builds, product development, validation, or engineering trial activities
Familiarity with GMP, ISO standards, traceability, documentation control, or regulated manufacturing environments such as medical devices
Exposure to Lean, 5S, root cause analysis, basic data collection, process improvement, or equipment reliability activities
Ability to review build results, identify abnormalities, communicate issues clearly, and support engineers with practical technical feedback
Key Competencies
Strong hands-on technical, workshop, troubleshooting, and equipment setup skills
Attention to detail with a quality-focused, safety-first, and documentation-disciplined mindset
Ability to work independently during assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including clear escalation of build, equipment, quality, and safety issues
Initiative-driven with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to support NPI milestones, trials, and production readiness
Additional Information
Work Schedule: 45 hours per week
This role may require workshop, laboratory, production floor, and office-based activities to support prototype builds, validation, and handover.
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