We are partnering with an automation equipment manufacturer in a search for a Project Manager (Johor based) to lead the delivery of automation equipment projects from kick-off through to final customer acceptance, ensuring each project is completed on schedule, within budget, to specification and to the required quality standard.
Responsibilities
- Own the full lifecycle of automation projects, from kick-off and requirements capture through design, build, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and final sign-off.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams spanning mechanical, electrical, controls/PLC and software engineering, together with procurement and logistics specialists.
- Act as the central interface between the company, internal project teams, suppliers and customers, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, controls/software, manufacturing, procurement, quality and service functions.
- Build and maintain detailed project schedules covering critical paths, equipment lead times and resource allocation, tracking progress so that all project activities complete on time.
- Manage project budgets by monitoring labour and material costs, containing scope creep and protecting healthy profit margins.
- Anticipate risks arising from supply chain delays, technical bottlenecks or specification changes, and put effective mitigation plans in place.
- Partner with procurement on the timely sourcing of project materials and components, identifying and tracking long-lead items and critical parts.
- Plan and coordinate internal testing, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and customer acceptance, with FAT requirements and acceptance criteria clearly defined and agreed with the customer.
- Serve as the customer's primary point of contact on all project matters, issuing regular progress and status updates, managing expectations and resolving technical or commercial issues.
- Run project kick-off meetings, progress reviews, technical meetings and design reviews with customers, sustaining professional and effective relationships for the duration of each project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5-10 years of project management experience specifically within automation equipment manufacturing, robotics, custom machinery or system integration.
- Hands-on project management track record in automation equipment or machine-building projects, spanning customer requirement definition, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, integration, FAT, installation, commissioning and final acceptance.
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
- Experience in robotic automation, assembly systems, inspection machines, material handling systems, semiconductor equipment, electronics automation or complete production-line automation is a strong plus.
Interested candidates may email your resume to:
Alycia Lim
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EA License No.: 23S2032 | R24124179
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.