Job Description

Company Overview

Our client is a Japanese manufacturing company with a strong global presence and decades of industry experience, having established our Malaysian operations in 1997. With a team of 50–100 employees locally, they specialize in the production and sale of ceramics and electronic components, continuously evolving through research, development, and innovation.

What they Do

Their core business spans across:

• Ceramic production for industrial and electronic applications
• Manufacturing of electronic components and devices
• Ongoing development of related advanced materials and technologies

Their commitment to quality and innovation has enabled them to expand their operations globally, with active business locations in Japan, Malaysia, Korea, China, Europe, America, Taiwan, and India.

Job Roles

 • Lead and oversee daily powder press production activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and production schedules.
• Perform and supervise machine setup, die setup, and changeovers to support production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Handle and maintain tools and dies, ensuring proper storage, inspection, and readiness for production use.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to powder press machines, tooling, and processes.
• Optimize powder pressing parameters (e.g., compaction pressure, cycle time, density control) to improve productivity and reduce defects.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for production defects and implement corrective/preventive measures.
• Collaborate with maintenance for regular servicing, calibration, and repairs of powder press machines and tooling.
• Support new process development, tooling trials, and material qualifications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production documentation, process control sheets, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to operators in tool and die handling and machine setting.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (quality, engineering, R&D) to achieve production targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• Min. 2 years’ experience in a powder press production environment.
• Hands-on experience in tool and die handling as well as machine setup and setting for powder press operations. 

Skills