Design & Prototyping Engineer

What the role is about

This position sits within the R&D Engineering function and reports into senior product engineering leadership. The engineer will be actively involved in customer-facing design discussions, product trials, and technical problem-solving across the product lifecycle.

• Lead product design activities from concept development through final release
• Engage directly with customers on design discussions, technical alignment, and project progress updates
• Support prototype builds, sample trials, and product testing activities
• Investigate and resolve design, process, and performance-related issues
• Manage product development tasks to meet technical, quality, and timeline requirements
• Develop detailed product and component drawings in line with customer specifications and applicable standards
• Apply structured problem analysis and data-driven methods to improve product performance
• Identify critical material characteristics and ensure consistency in finished products
• Prepare and maintain DFMEA documentation
• Act as a technical reference for cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and sales

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Around 3 years of experience in product design or new product development within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to electrical connectivity, cable assemblies, or harness-related products is highly valued
• Working knowledge of molding processes, material selection, and basic mold tooling concepts
• Basic understanding of high-speed stamping processes and die design principles
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements such as RoHS and REACH
• Proficient in CAD tools, particularly Solid Works or Creo (mandatory)
• Comfortable working in English in a professional engineering environment
• Knowledge of quality systems such as IATF/TS 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 13485 is an advantage

• R&D-focused role based in Batam with close interaction across engineering, production, and customers
• Hands-on involvement throughout development, testing, and industrialization phases