Special Officer

Positions Available:

Special Officer to Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Special Officer to Deputy Director, New Energy Plant

Location: Tanjung Malim

About the Role

Join our Manufacturing Engineering and New Energy Plant leadership teams and play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional coordination. These positions support senior management in decision-making, technical project monitoring, and ensuring seamless execution of high-impact activities that directly contribute to Proton's transformation journey.

Position 1: Special Officer to Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in planning, coordinating, and monitoring technical and operational initiatives within Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provide technical support and analysis for engineering projects, system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and decision papers to support strategic discussions and management reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Monitor progress of engineering projects, new model introductions, and technical readiness.
• Support the development and execution of kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders for technical matters.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or related fields).
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, facilities, or production systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational discipline.
• Analytical, resourceful, proactive, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a kaizen mindset.

Position 2: Special Officer to Deputy Director, New Energy Plant
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Deputy Director in driving plant-wide initiatives for Proton's New Energy (EV/NEV) operations.
• Coordinate projects related to new technologies, plant readiness, energy management, and production capability alignment.
• Track key performance indicators, operational results, and project milestones for management reporting.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, technical papers, executive summaries, and high-level presentations.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, cost optimization, and system enhancement.
• Perform research and benchmarking related to EV manufacturing trends, best practices, and industry standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Industrial, or any relevant technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, technical operations, or EV-related projects is an advantage.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent analytical thinking, reporting skills, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to support fast-paced decision-making environments.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leadership team shaping Malaysia's next phase of automotive innovation.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning, high-level technical decision-making, and major transformation projects.
• Grow in an environment that values teamwork, kaizen, and technical excellence.

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