Coating Process Engineer

1 day ago

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Hirehub Management Sdn Bhd Full time

Company Background:

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of automotive seat motors, dedicated to enhancing vehicle comfort. To strengthen its global presence, the company is establishing a new plant in Senai, Malaysia. With continuous investment in R&D, our client delivers high-quality, efficient, and innovative products while striving for industry leadership and excellence in service.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, set up, optimize, and maintain coating processes for WIPER BU production, ensuring stable, high-quality output.
  • Define coating process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet product and automotive quality requirements.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance coating quality, adhesion, thickness uniformity, corrosion resistance, and overall process efficiency.
  • Analyze coating defects (e.g. blistering, peeling, uneven thickness, contamination) and apply structured problem-solving tools (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, DMAIC) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot runs, and mass production ramp-up related to coating processes.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D teams to ensure robust and compliant coating operations.
  • Ensure coating processes comply with automotive standards, customer requirements, and internal specifications.
  • Support equipment selection, process qualification, and line layout planning for coating lines during new plant setup.
  • Monitor and improve key process indicators such as yield, scrap rate, cycle time, and process capability (CP/CPK).
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (EHS) requirements, especially in chemical handling, waste management, and ventilation systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the coating area.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in coating, surface treatment, plating, painting, or related manufacturing processes; automotive industry experience is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of coating processes, materials, chemicals, and process controls.
  • Experience in coating equipment setup, parameter optimization, and defect analysis.
  • Familiar with automotive quality systems (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001); knowledge of corrosion standards or testing methods is a plus.
  • Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, new plant/start-up environment.
  • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM3, RM7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Are you familiar with automotive quality systems (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001)?

Experience:

  • coating, surface treatment, plating, painting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • automotive industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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