Materials Engineer (Mechanical/Plastics)

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is the employing company.

What you will do

• Source and evaluate engineering materials and suppliers for mechanical and plastic piece-parts.
• Improve supplier quality, assurance of supply, pricing, and quality performance.
• Provide technical support for New Product Introduction and product transfer.
• Interpret specifications, assess documentation, disposition non-conforming materials, and train users on inspection equipment.
• Plan inspection and test requirements, analyze results, and follow up on supplier quality issues.
• Lead alternative-material sourcing for cost savings and support manufacturing in resolving material-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Flexibility to switch roles, responsibilities, and tasks as needed.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and ability to offer solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time schedule with no stated end date.
• Day shift.
• Travel required 25% of the time.