Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Location:
Malaysia

We are seeking aSenior Manufacturing Engineerwith 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.