Assistant Staff Packaging Engineer - DfX & DtX

A leading global medical device organisation is seeking an Assistant Staff Packaging Engineer DfX and DtX to join their Research and Development team in Penang.

This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute your expertise in packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sterilisation within a supportive hybrid working environment. You will be empowered to shape the future of healthcare by ensuring that innovative products are delivered with the highest standards of quality and safety. The organisation values your technical knowledge, encourages continuous learning, and offers flexible working opportunities to help you balance your professional and personal commitments. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the medical device industry while developing your career, this role provides the perfect platform.

• Join a respected global leader in medical devices, where your skills in packaging engineering and DfX methodologies will be celebrated and nurtured through ongoing training opportunities.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model that supports flexibility, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to life-changing healthcare solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative team environment where your input is valued, your growth is supported, and you have the chance to mentor others as you advance your own career.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Staff Packaging Engineer DfX and DtX based in Penang’s vibrant research hub, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the development of safe and effective medical devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing complex projects from conception through execution—balancing timeframes and resources while upholding rigorous standards. You will integrate cutting-edge DfX principles into every aspect of product development by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will drive improvements in manufacturability and maintainability during the earliest stages of design. By supporting hands-on activities across design validation and process troubleshooting, you will ensure that every solution meets stringent regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for researching new technologies in packaging and sterilisation processes—leveraging these insights to enhance product performance. As a trusted mentor within the team, you will guide junior engineers towards excellence while fostering a culture of shared learning. Your contributions will directly impact patient safety worldwide as you help deliver reliable healthcare solutions.

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely delivery within established budgets while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders throughout each phase.
• Estimate project costs, resource requirements, and timelines accurately; monitor progress closely and assign tasks effectively to ensure targets are consistently met.
• Integrate Design for Excellence (DfX) methodologies into product development schedules, focusing on high-volume manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, molding operations, metalwork, advanced packaging technologies, component selection strategies, testing protocols, inspection methods, and robust quality assurance practices for medical devices.
• Ensure that design for manufacturability and maintenance considerations are embedded early in the design phase to optimise downstream production efficiency and reliability.
• Support, manage, execute, and report on all design and manufacturing activities related to packaging engineering while maintaining comprehensive documentation for traceability.
• Maintain strong technical aptitude by staying current with advancements in DfX methodologies, manufacturing innovations, assembly solutions, molding technologies, metal fabrication techniques, packaging materials science, component qualification procedures, test method development, inspection criteria establishment, and quality assurance systems.
• Research emerging trends in manufacturing technology; collaborate with supply chain partners to identify technical requirements; lead value engineering initiatives aimed at cost reduction without compromising quality or compliance.
• Identify suitable mechanical components and qualify secondary sources for critical materials to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity of production.
• Select external contractors judiciously; oversee their integration into project teams; monitor service standards rigorously to guarantee successful outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance by performing detailed analyses; recommend experimental designs; prepare thorough design-of-experiments plans; review specifications meticulously; develop technical expertise across the team; ensure accurate reporting at every stage.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers by reviewing their work for quality assurance purposes; offer support in problem-solving scenarios; facilitate knowledge transfer through structured training sessions.

What you bring:

Your background as an Assistant Staff Packaging Engineer DfX and DtX equips you with deep technical insight into packaging design principles tailored for highly regulated environments like medical devices. You bring proven experience applying statistical tools for process optimisation alongside hands-on troubleshooting capabilities that resolve challenges swiftly. Your academic foundation enables you to understand complex material properties—whether polymers or metals—and apply this knowledge creatively when selecting components or qualifying suppliers. You excel at balancing multiple priorities thanks to strong organisational skills honed through previous project management exposure. Your ability to communicate clearly fosters trust among colleagues from diverse disciplines while enabling smooth collaboration on cross-functional initiatives. As someone who values mentorship and continuous learning yourself, you actively contribute towards building a supportive team culture where everyone can thrive together.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent field is required for this position.
• Demonstrated experience working with product packaging design within regulated industries such as medical devices is essential for success in this role.
• Hands-on proficiency in troubleshooting packaging processes combined with practical knowledge of statistical analysis tools and design-of-experiment methodologies is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with thermoforming processes adds significant value to your application by broadening your technical versatility within packaging engineering contexts.
• Experience or understanding of radiation sterilisation techniques used in medical device packaging/sterilisation environments would be considered an advantage.
• Ability to estimate project costs accurately while managing resources efficiently demonstrates your organisational strengths.
• Proven track record integrating DfX methodologies into high-volume manufacturing settings highlights your commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across functions such as R&D, supply chain management, quality assurance, and external contractors.
• Strong mentoring abilities allow you to coach less experienced colleagues constructively—promoting knowledge sharing throughout the department.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensures that all documentation meets regulatory standards while supporting robust reporting practices.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a longstanding reputation for excellence in research-driven product development, it offers employees access to world-class facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The company’s commitment to flexible working arrangements empowers staff members at all levels to achieve optimal work-life balance without sacrificing career progression opportunities. A culture rooted in collaboration ensures that every voice is heard—encouraging open dialogue between departments so ideas can flourish collectively. Employees benefit from generous training programmes designed not only to enhance technical competencies but also nurture leadership potential over time. By joining this forward-thinking team in Penang’s thriving industrial landscape, you become part of an inclusive network united by shared values: compassion for patients worldwide; dedication towards continuous improvement; respect for diversity; unwavering support from knowledgeable peers who genuinely care about your success.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a lasting difference in healthcare while advancing your career within a supportive environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email me at tenghong.khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this opportunity!

Take the next step towards joining an inspiring team committed to shaping the future of medical technology.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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