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The Senior Lead Engineer in Penang, Malaysia is responsible for managing and monitoring product quality throughout the product life cycle. The role involves applying quality management practices across multiple functions including design, supplier management, manufacturing, and customer issue resolution for switch, storage, and server products.
The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business goals. This position requires extensive HR experience, particularly in manufacturing, to drive performance and employee engagement.
The CNC Turn Operator role on the 2nd shift involves working within a collaborative and technologically advanced environment at Stanley Black & Decker. The position requires supporting leading brands and contributing to solutions that impact a global customer base.
This internship position supports the QA Department at HMT Industries Sdn Bhd. The role provides hands-on learning in operations management, process improvement, and teamwork to develop skills for a future career.
The Maintenance Planner position in Pulau Pinang involves ensuring smooth operation of facilities. The role includes coordinating tasks and collaborating with various teams within a global real estate services company.
This position is for a production operator based in Port Klang, working two 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as overtime. The role accommodates candidates with primary to secondary education and includes benefits such as accommodation, meal allowance, and medical coverage.
A full-time Packing Operator role focused on operating food processing equipment, mixing ingredients, and manual packaging. The position requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment in Batu Caves.
A junior technician role focused on the operation, maintenance, and environmental monitoring of industrial water treatment and waste management systems within a large-scale manufacturing plant.
The Production Assembler I position involves assembling components and supporting the production process in building technology products. The role requires following detailed instructions and maintaining attention to detail while working as part of a team.
A Quality Analyst responsible for maintaining high quality standards through planning, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on achieving quality KPIs and supporting product quality from development to mass production.
The Senior Project Executive (IT) plays a crucial role in managing and delivering IT projects within the organization. This position requires strong coordination skills and the ability to ensure compliance and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
An R&D Internship within the Raw Material Introduction department to gain hands-on experience in tire material research. The role involves supporting natural rubber projects through laboratory tasks, data analysis, and technical reporting.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
Manufacturing is one of Malaysia's most important economic sectors, employing over 2.5 million workers and contributing approximately 23% of GDP. The industry ranges from electronics and semiconductors in Penang to automotive assembly in Selangor, food and beverage processing in Johor, and rubber and glove manufacturing across Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Malaysia's manufacturing sector is home to global industry leaders including Intel, Infineon, Western Digital, Bosch, Panasonic, Nestlé, Unilever, and Top Glove. Free industrial zones (FIZs) in Penang, Port Klang, and Johor attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI) each year, creating sustained demand for engineers, production managers, quality professionals, and operations staff.
Industry 4.0 adoption — automation, robotics, IoT sensors, and smart manufacturing — is reshaping the skills landscape. Engineers and technicians with knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and lean manufacturing methodologies are increasingly sought after as factories upgrade their production capabilities.
Entry-level production operators and technicians in Malaysia earn RM 1,800 – RM 2,800/month. Quality engineers, process engineers, and production supervisors earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,500/month. Plant managers and manufacturing directors at large multinationals earn RM 10,000 – RM 25,000/month.
Semiconductor manufacturing roles in Penang offer a 15–25% salary premium over equivalent roles in other manufacturing sub-sectors. Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean certification command salary premiums of 10–20%. Automation and robotics engineers — scarce across all manufacturing sectors — are commanding RM 7,000–15,000/month even at mid-career levels as companies accelerate their Industry 4.0 transitions.
Manages production processes, optimises yield, and implements process improvements in factories and assembly plants.
Ensures products meet specification through incoming quality control, in-process inspection, and outgoing quality assurance.
Develops, monitors, and optimises manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.
Oversees daily production targets, manages shift teams, and drives continuous improvement on the factory floor.
Programs and maintains PLCs, robotic systems, and automated production lines as part of Industry 4.0 implementation.
Coordinates procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
Search SuperJobs for manufacturing roles by function ("process engineer", "quality manager", "production supervisor") or location (Penang, Selangor, Johor).
Highlight lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality system certifications (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485) on your CV — these are highly valued across manufacturing sub-sectors.
Quantify your process improvements: scrap reduction percentages, OEE improvements, cycle time reductions. Manufacturing employers respond to measurable results.
Apply through SuperJobs and indicate your willingness to work shifts if relevant — many manufacturing roles operate on a 2-shift or 3-shift basis.
Prepare for technical interviews that may include walk-throughs of past improvement projects, quality problem-solving scenarios, and basic manufacturing process knowledge questions.