Senior Moulding Engineer

About the role

Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, is opening a new venture in Malaysia and is looking for a Senior Moulding Engineer in Kulim. The engineer sets up and validates injection molding processes and gives ongoing technical support so that production runs continuously and at high quality, while keeping efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and validate injection molding processes for new and existing products, aiming for optimal cycle times and quality.
• Carry out process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and stay compliant with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support during continuous production, troubleshooting equipment, material and process issues.
• Monitor molding operations, implement corrective actions and collaborate with production teams to fix non-conformances.
• Maintain process documentation such as setup sheets, validation protocols and work instructions.
• Use scientific molding principles and statistical process control (SPC) to optimise process parameters.
• Train and mentor production staff on molding best practices and standards.
• Work with tooling engineers and suppliers on mold performance issues and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve cycle times.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed in all molding operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and spoken English and Malay.
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods, typically 2 to 6 months or longer, depending on on-the-job training needs.
• Preferred: industrial or electromechanical engineering degree, mold design and maintenance experience, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, project management experience, and experience with vertical injection molding machines.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).