Microsoft word & Excel
Yong Kien Lieu
Senior Production Engineer
Kluang
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Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementSummary
Mechanical and Project Engineer with over 10 years of experience spanning manufacturing, environmental engineering, and project management. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, executing EPCC projects, and delivering innovative engineering solutions across biogas, water treatment, and heavy equipment manufacturing industries. Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs and lead times, and implement process improvements to achieve operational efficiency. In manufacturing field can manage 150 employees to follow company policy and working standard.
Production professional with strong expertise in overseeing manufacturing processes and optimizing workflow. Skilled in team collaboration, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on driving results and meeting production goals. Proficient in resource management, problem-solving, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Production Engineer
Eik Engineering
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised staff of 150 employees, providing mentoring and training resulting in better understanding of job assignments.
- Maximized productivity around average at RM 6 or 7 mil output per month.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Onducted regular audits on production floor practices ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Created engineering documentation (WI, Production procedure, SOP) for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Managed capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Assessed other activities related to production and recommended changes to improve overall productivity.
- Designed and incorporated process design improvements. Mentored junior engineers and provided technical guidance for their career development and growth.
- Partnered with supply chain management (warehouse) to optimize inventory levels, reducing carrying costs without sacrificing operational readiness.
- Collaborated with R&D department to integrate new technologies into existing production systems, increasing automation capabilities.
Project Engineer
Profina Teknik Sdn. Bhd.
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead ongoing 2MW biogas power plant project at Sri Senggora POM.
- Manage construction of 76m x 50m x 5m capture lagoon project at Yuwang Sabah.
- Monitor daily project processes and progress using S-Curve Analysis.
- Negotiate with equipment suppliers and subcontractors, reducing lead times & costing.
- Industry: Palm Oil Mill / Environment / Health / Safety
Project Engineer
WaterPlus (M) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Served as Assistant Project Manager (EPCC) at Lotte Titan Sdn. Bhd. waste water plant project (WWTP-2 (1200 M³/day).
- Delivered Harmony Marine Products Sdn Bhd WWTP (12 M³/day) – Mechanical Engineering scope.
- Managed Wilhelmina Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd WWTP (15 M³/day) – Mechanical Engineering scope.
- Oversaw daily project processes, coordinated with vendors, and implemented S-Curve monitoring.
- Industry: Environment / Health / Safety
Service cum Project Engineer
Torishima Service Solutions Asia Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned weekly service schedules and led service teams for vertical or horizontal pumps major overhaul job or service job.
- Supervised onsite service, prepared reports, and resolved customer issues.
- Coordinated troubleshooting with main contractors and customers on site.
- Worked with technical sales to align service delivery with client needs.
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Senior Engineer
EIK Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Designed 20-ton excavator bucket products and completed design drawings for customers.
- Led R&D team in developing jigs/molds to improve production workflow.
- Coordinated robotic welding operations and supported after-sales service teams.
- Assisted production planning and managed welding quality improvement initiatives.
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Engineer
TSBC Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Designed and improved amphibious excavators for production.
- Assisted sales team in achieving customer-specific requests.
- Developed KUKA robotic welding programs and designed new jigs.
- Supported production manager in project delivery and workflow optimization.
- Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
01.2014
Graduated with Second Class Upper, studied at SEGI University.
Skills
Project Management (EPCC, S-Curve Analysis, Vendor Negotiation)
undefinedSoftware
AutoCAD 2D & 3D
Microsoft Project
ERP system (production)
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Learning new technology and new machine to improve the production line
Free time will expend my time to build up myself, such like to golf, gym or walk around the nature with my family
Timeline
Senior Production Engineer - Eik Engineering
09.2023 - Current
Project Engineer - Profina Teknik Sdn. Bhd.
09.2022 - 09.2023
Project Engineer - WaterPlus (M) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2019 - 09.2022
Service cum Project Engineer - Torishima Service Solutions Asia Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Engineer - EIK Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 07.2017
Engineer - TSBC Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 05.2015
University of Sunderland - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering