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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Assembly & Testing Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and providing engineering support for the safe and efficient assembly and testing of completion equipment and screen products. The role ensures that products are assembled, tested, documented and released in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, quality requirements and production schedules. The position also supports technical problem-solving, process improvement and effective coordination between Production, Engineering and Quality.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, work instructions, customer requirements and applicable API, ISO and company requirements before work begins.
2. Prepare and verify assembly and testing plans, assembly maps, traceability records, test procedures, checklists and other required documentation.
3. Coordinate and provide technical support for cleaning, inspection, layout, assembly, disassembly, pressure testing, functional testing and final verification.
4. Verify that components, materials, serial numbers, heat numbers and related records are correct and fully traceable before assembly and testing.
5. Determine suitable tooling, fixtures, test caps, plugs, adaptors, lifting arrangements and test set-ups together with Engineering, Quality and workshop personnel.
6. Ensure test equipment, gauges, instruments, lifting gear and tools are suitable, within calibration or inspection validity, and used within approved operating limits.
7. Monitor assembly and test activities, analyse failures or process deviations and provide timely technical direction without compromising safety or quality.
8. Lead or support troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly defects, test failures, NCRs and process discrepancies.
9. Raise or support NCRs when non-conformances are identified and ensure affected products are properly controlled pending disposition.
10. Prepare, review and maintain assembly and test reports, pressure charts, inspection records, traceability forms, job routers and other quality records.
11. Ensure labour hours are clocked in the applicable system and that router sheets and production records are completed correctly.
12. Coordinate with Production Planning and supervisors to prioritise jobs, identify constraints and support production schedules and delivery commitments.
13. Develop and improve assembly and testing methods, procedures, workflows, fixtures and controls to improve safety, quality, productivity and repeatability.
14. Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to technicians and support competency assessment and compliance with approved work instructions.
15. Participate in new product introduction, first-article assembly, validation, customer or third-party inspections, audits and technical reviews as required.
16. Maintain good housekeeping and5S standards and support the proper condition of assembly and test facilities, tools and equipment.
17. Adhere to company guidelines for Safety and Quality and comply with the Company Code of Business Conduct.
18. Promote and participate in company-wide or departmental programmes such as Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing and social activities.
19. Perform other related duties assigned by the Production Manager.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
1. Must complete the minimum training required in Employee Qualification and OJT Form No. S 1-026F, including role-specific safety, quality and technical training.
2. Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly, pressure and functional testing, dimensional inspection, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
3. Working knowledge of completion equipment and screen products, workshop practices, pressure-control hazards and safe lifting practices.
4. Ability to select and verify suitable test equipment, gauges, fixtures, caps, plugs, adaptors and tooling.
5. Ability to analyze technical problems, test failures and non-conformances using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
6. Competence in technical reporting, traceability control, document review and maintenance of accurate quality records.
7. Ability to plan and coordinate work and communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, supervisors, Quality and other stakeholders.
8. Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement and risk-based thinking.
9. Proficiency in standard office applications and applicable ERP/MES or production-reporting systems.
10. Ensures Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
11. Drives Results: consistently achieving required safety, quality, delivery and improvement outcomes.
QUALIFICATION GUIDE
1. Education : Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
2. Communication : Able to read, write, converse and interpret technical information in English and prepare clear technical reports.
3. Experience : Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly and testing within the oil and gas, completion equipment or related manufacturing industry. Engineering-support or technical-lead experience is preferred.
4. Working Condition : Able to work in a non-air-conditioned workshop, enter designated test areas, use required personal protective equipment, and support shift, overtime or urgent production requirements when necessary.
