Design Engineer – Formwork

Established in Malaysia in 1991, MFE, a company of Doka, has evolved into a global leader of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective aluminium formwork systems today. Acquired by Doka in 2024, MFE is driven by continuous product innovations and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. 

Renowned for their ease of use and ability to significantly accelerate construction timelines, MFE aluminium formwork systems have been specifically designed to provide substantial cost savings. Expanding beyond its initial success in residential projects, MFE has established itself as a one-stop shop for monolithic solutions. 

 Providing end-to-end support, from bespoke formwork design, which utilises in-house 3D software, to experienced on-site technical assistance, MFE's state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing facility in Malaysia covers annual formwork production capacity exceeding 1.5 million m². With a strong focus on on-site training and support, MFE further enables clients to achieve rapid construction cycles, solidifying its vision to be a world-class formwork enterprise dedicated to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation. 

Role Summary

The Design Engineer – Formwork is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and compliant formwork designs that support factory production and project requirements. The role contributes to the delivery of shell plans, formwork drawings, and associated design outputs in line with agreed programmes, standards, and specifications.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare formwork designs, drawings, and related documentation in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Deliver shell plans and formwork drawings in line with agreed production schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure designs comply with approved specifications, drawings, and production constraints.
• Coordinate with Business Development and internal stakeholders to support drawing preparation and submissions.
• Support the effective use of design tools, software, and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate, orderly, and up-to-date records of all design documentation.
• Protect the confidentiality of all company information, documentation, and design data.
• Proactively raise design issues, clashes, or constraints to the appropriate line manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and ways of working.

Authority & Responsibility

• Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of assigned design outputs.
• Accountable for managing personal workload in line with project and production priorities.
• Required to follow established procedures and escalate issues that may impact quality, safety, cost, or programme.

General

• Maintain professional conduct and good housekeeping within the design office.
• Use company equipment, software, and systems responsibly and in accordance with policy.
• Work flexibly to support business and project needs when required.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably related to the role as assigned by Management.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-impact digital transformation project.
• Work in a collaborative, positive, forward-thinking environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.
• Exposure to both IT and operations in a real manufacturing environment.