HP
Process Engineer
Malaysia · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerHP
- LocationMalaysia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Process Engineer
Description -
Location: Contract Manufacturing Site, Johor, Malaysia
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Process Engineer to support HP's contract manufacturing operations in Johor. The successful candidate will serve as the primary engineering interface between HP and manufacturing partners, driving process stability, product quality, yield improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence across manufacturing lines.
This role requires strong analytical capability, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to resolve complex production challenges. The engineer will work closely with contract manufacturers, product engineering, quality, supply chain, and R&D teams to ensure consistent delivery of world-class product quality and manufacturing performance.
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Key Responsibilities
Contract Manufacturing Partnership
Act as the primary technical liaison between HP and contract manufacturing partners.
Drive manufacturing partner accountability on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
Validate manufacturing data and process performance to ensure accurate reporting and sustained improvements.
Lead regular operational reviews with contract manufacturing teams.
Process & Yield Improvement
Analyze manufacturing data to identify yield losses, equipment downtime, process variation, and quality issues.
Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as:
8D
Fishbone Analysis
FMEA
DOE
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve process capability and stability.
Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance OEE, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
Manufacturing Operations Support
Provide daily engineering support for production issues and escalations.
Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including:
Yield
Scrap
OEE
Downtime
Throughput
Customer quality metrics
Support manufacturing readiness for new product introductions, changes, and transfers.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure processes comply with HP manufacturing standards and quality requirements.
Support audits and manufacturing assessments.
Drive defect reduction programs and customer complaint investigations.
Lead process validation and qualification activities.
Data Analytics & Digital Manufacturing
Utilize manufacturing data to identify trends and predict process risks.
Develop dashboards and analytical tools using Power BI, Excel, Minitab, SQL, Python, or equivalent tools.
Support digital manufacturing initiatives including:
Predictive maintenance
Automated reporting
Process monitoring
AI-driven manufacturing improvements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
Product Engineering
Manufacturing Quality
Supply Chain
Procurement
R&D
Operations Teams
Support alignment of manufacturing strategies across multiple sites.
Participate in global engineering forums and best-practice sharing.
Critical Focus Areas
The successful candidate will be expected to focus on:
Focus Area Expected Outcome
Manufacturing Yield-Reduce process losses and improve yield performance
Equipment Downtime-Improve machine availability and OEE
Process Capability-Improve Cp/Cpk and reduce variation
Cost Reduction-Identify opportunities for material, cycle time and labor savings
Quality Improvement-Reduce defects, escapes and customer complaints
Contract Manufacturer Development-Build technical capability and ownership within manufacturing partner teams
Digital Manufacturing-Leverage automation and analytics to improve productivity
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Related Engineering Discipline
Experience
3 to 6 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
Experience working with contract manufacturers or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Experience supporting automation, assembly, printing, plastics, or consumer product manufacturing is advantageous.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Manufacturing process control
Statistical analysis
Root cause analysis
FMEA
SPC
Process validation
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodology
Project management
Equipment troubleshooting
Digital Skills
Power BI
Excel Advanced Analytics
Minitab
SQL
Python (preferred)
Manufacturing dashboard development
Soft Skills
Strong stakeholder management
Influencing without authority
Effective communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Structured problem solving
Self-driven and results-oriented
Preferred Candidate Profile
You will thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy being on the manufacturing floor and solving real-time production issues.
Are comfortable working directly with contract manufacturing partners.
Are highly data-driven and can translate manufacturing data into actionable improvements.
Can balance daily operational support with long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Are willing to travel between Johor and regional HP sites when required.
Success Measures (First 12 Months)
Achieve measurable yield and OEE improvements.
Reduce recurring manufacturing escalations.
Drive at least 2-3 high-impact cost or productivity improvement projects.
Establish strong working relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
Successfully lead qualification and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
Develop data-driven dashboards for operational decision-making.
This version is aligned to the kind of process engineer you described previously for your Johor CM operations, with stronger emphasis on contract manufacturer management, yield improvement, downtime reduction, data analytics, and digital manufacturing capability.
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Job -
Engineering
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No Shift premium (Malaysia)
Travel -
50%
Relocation -
No
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
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For more information, review HP’sEEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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