Industrial Engineer

A leading organisation in Penang is excited to welcome an enthusiastic Industrial Engineer to their vibrant team, where your passion for improvement and collaboration will truly shine!

This is your chance to energise Lean projects that drive real value and eliminate waste across both manufacturing and overhead areas. You’ll be empowered to connect with cross-functional teams, share your expertise, and nurture a culture of continuous improvement. The company celebrates your skills in process optimisation, ergonomic design, and operational excellence—offering you the perfect platform to make a visible impact on production efficiency and workplace safety. Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training in a supportive environment that prioritises your growth and development every step of the way.

• You will be at the heart of advancing Lean Manufacturing principles, collaborating with diverse teams to achieve site-wide goals and create lasting improvements.
• The organisation offers flexible working arrangements and invests in your professional development through tailored training programmes that enhance your industrial engineering skills.
• You’ll have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, empowering you to refine processes, introduce new methodologies, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence that values every team member’s input.

What you'll do:

As an Industrial Engineer in Penang, you’ll be energising operational excellence through impactful Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Your daily routine will see you providing expert technical support as teams embark on Kaizen projects aimed at continuous improvement. You’ll deliver lively training sessions on lean methodologies while actively refining existing tools and introducing innovative solutions tailored to evolving business needs. By promoting a culture of waste elimination across all areas—including transactional functions—you’ll help embed best practices throughout the organisation. Your collaboration with R&D, process development, equipment engineering, EH&S departments, facilities teams, and production units ensures that every aspect of product design, process optimisation, layout planning, and ergonomic assessment is aligned with corporate guidelines. Maintaining accurate databases of standard times and IE tools will be crucial for supporting increased volume or new product introductions. Your ability to prepare detailed engineering data presentations further strengthens your impact on strategic decision-making.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the plant by providing ongoing support and ensuring consistent application within your area of responsibility.
• Guide manufacturing teams with technical expertise as they launch Kaizen activities and continuous improvement initiatives, helping them achieve their goals together.
• Deliver engaging training sessions on lean toolkit methods, continuously refining these tools and introducing fresh approaches to optimise performance.
• Promote a culture focused on identifying and eliminating waste across both manufacturing and transactional areas, inspiring colleagues to embrace best practices.
• Spot improvement opportunities by initiating project teams dedicated to achieving site objectives while removing barriers for successful outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, process development, and equipment engineering groups during early stages of product, process, and equipment development to ensure ergonomic design and 'Born Lean' principles are applied.
• Connect Lean activities so the entire value stream is addressed for maximum benefit from improvement efforts.
• Work alongside EH&S departments to assess ergonomic improvements resulting from Lean activities and align them with continuous improvement goals related to health, safety, and environment.
• Maintain an up-to-date database populated with industrial engineering tools for easy reference by relevant stakeholders.
• Review requests for changes to facility layouts, propose summary options for approval, collaborate with facilities departments and production teams on final layout drawings, and implement plans effectively.

What you bring:

Your proven track record as an Industrial Engineer means you bring deep expertise in process optimisation within high-tech manufacturing environments such as semiconductors or electronics. You’re skilled at time study methods—especially predetermined MTM—and excel at capacity planning and line balancing using industry-standard tools like AutoCAD. Your proficiency extends into simulation platforms such as Flexsim or Arena which allow you to model complex production flows accurately. With strong analytical skills honed through extensive use of Excel—and ideally PowerBI—you can present actionable insights via dashboards that inform strategic decisions. Your practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles alongside Six Sigma methodologies demonstrates your commitment to operational excellence. You possess exceptional communication abilities that enable you to train colleagues effectively while fostering inter-personal connections across departments. Having worked directly in production settings gives you valuable perspective on workforce planning challenges; your collaborative approach supports continuous improvement efforts that benefit both manufacturing operations and support functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required for this position as it forms the foundation for understanding complex manufacturing processes.
• A minimum of three years’ working experience in industrial engineering roles within semiconductor, electronics or EMS industries is essential for success.
• At least three years’ hands-on experience specifically in industrial engineering activities such as time study (predetermined MTM), capacity planning, line balancing, layout planning using AutoCAD software is mandatory.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as Flexsim or Arena is highly desirable as it enhances your ability to model production scenarios effectively.
• Advanced skills in Excel are preferred for managing data analysis tasks; familiarity with PowerBI dashboards would be advantageous for visualising key metrics.
• Demonstrated experience in operational excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is expected.
• Practical knowledge of work measurement techniques for establishing standard times is necessary for optimising productivity.
• Strong communication skills are vital for delivering training sessions, presenting engineering data clearly, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working directly in production environments enables you to understand real-world challenges faced by manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to plan manpower requirements efficiently while supporting continuous improvement projects reflects your commitment to organisational goals.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field by nurturing a supportive environment where teamwork thrives! Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities designed around their personal needs while benefiting from generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company invests heavily in ongoing training programmes—ensuring you remain knowledgeable about the latest advancements in industrial engineering practices. Its commitment to inclusivity means under-represented groups are encouraged to apply; everyone’s contribution is valued equally regardless of background or experience level. The leadership team fosters growth through supportive mentorship rather than hierarchical structures; your ideas are heard and respected as part of communal decision-making processes. With access to cutting-edge technology—including simulation tools—and a focus on ergonomic workplace design aligned with health & safety standards, this organisation empowers you not only professionally but also personally by creating an environment where well-being matters just as much as productivity.

What's next:

If you’re ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm into a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence in Penang’s thriving manufacturing sector—this opportunity is waiting just for you!

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

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

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C