Your new company

My client is a local plastic manufacturer that provides innovative packaging solutions to various industries. With the rapid business growth, they are looking for a Product Development Engineer who has experience of translating customer product requirements into technical specifications and leading PFMEA setup for all new products before mass production.

Your new role

• Customer Requirements Analysis: Translate customer product requirements into technical specifications.

• Project Planning: Manage project timelines for mould design, fabrication, trials, and product approvals.

• Design & Drawing Review: Interpret and revise product drawings; confirm dimensions and tolerances; communicate changes across internal and external stakeholders.

• Tooling Development Coordination: Collaborate with toolmakers for DFM reviews, progress tracking, and tool validation.

• Product Validation & Testing: Run pilot trials, sample evaluation, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure proper customer approvals.

• Documentation: Prepare technical documents including BOM, specs, QC checklists etc.

• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis): Lead PFMEA setup; assess risks and preventive actions with cross-functional teams; update records as needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Suggest design or process enhancements based on trial results and feedback.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Polymer/ Manufacturing Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years of product development experience in a rigid plastic manufacturing environment.

• Ability to lead PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).

• Experience in revising 2D/3D drawings using CAD software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email directly to Peggy.Lim@hays.com.my, or drop me a WhatsApp message on 03-78904414.

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