Lead R&D Engineer (Sheet Metal Products) | Shah Alam

Shah Alam Permanent MYR97,200 - MYR118,800 per year View Job Description
The Lead R&D Engineer will be responsible to drive research, innovation, and new product development initiatives from concept through validation and release. This role leads feasibility studies, prototype development, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, manufacturable, and customer-focused engineering solutions.
  • Lead innovation from concept to product launch
  • Drive high-impact engineering and R&D projects

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization focused on delivering innovative industrial solutions. They invest in product development, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence to support long-term growth and customer success.

Job Description

  • Lead research and development activities focused on new products, innovation, and product improvements.
  • Identify market, customer, and operational needs and translate them into product concepts and development plans.
  • Research new materials, technologies, manufacturing methods, and engineering tools.
  • Develop concepts, prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and alternative design solutions.
  • Plan and execute feasibility studies, prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
  • Define test plans, validation methods, acceptance criteria, and technical risk assessments.
  • Analyze test results and drive design improvements to achieve performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, reports, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and validation records.
  • Ensure accurate product data, traceability, and documentation within CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
  • Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, sales, and global stakeholders on product development projects.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, workshops, and decision-making sessions.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to support innovation initiatives.
  • Promote knowledge sharing, standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers.
  • Support additional tasks assigned by management when required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D, new product development, mechanical design, prototype development, or product engineering.
  • Proven track record of leading projects from concept, feasibility, testing, and validation through to product release.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical assemblies, welded structures, sheet metal design, material selection, tolerancing, and engineering calculations.
  • Experience with prototype development, design validation, and technical risk assessment.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, forming, finishing, and assembly.
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical risks and make sound engineering decisions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-motivated, structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in cross-functional development environments.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent position with a multinational company.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the industrial and manufacturing industry.



Contact
Ban Keat Chew
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7092839
Phone number
+60 323024083

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shah Alam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ban Keat Chew
Consultant contact
+60 323024083
Job Reference
JN-082026-7092839

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