359 Industrial Engineer jobs in Malaysia

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production cycles to improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, and non-value-added activities using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

2. Line Balancing & Capacity Planning

• Design and balance SMT, assembly, and test stations to optimize line efficiency and operator workload.
• Calculate cycle times, takt time, and throughput rates to meet production targets.
• Conduct time and motion studies to improve worker efficiency and ergonomic design.

3. Layout Design & Workstation Optimization

• Design factory layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics to maximize space utilization and reduce movement waste.
• Collaborate with the Automation and Manufacturing teams to integrate automated solutions and robotics.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), and safety standards in the workstation design.

4. Cost Reduction & Resource Optimization

• Identify cost-saving opportunities by reducing material waste, labor inefficiencies, and cycle time variations.
• Work with procurement and materials teams to evaluate alternative materials or suppliers for cost-effectiveness.
• Develop labor and machine efficiency models to support budgeting and cost analysis.

5. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support

• Assist in NPI process development, ensuring smooth transition from prototype to mass production.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews with engineering teams.
• Establish first article and pilot run evaluations to validate new processes before full-scale production.

6. Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and lean transformation initiatives.
• Train operators and engineers on Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), FPY (First Pass Yield), and scrap rates for improvement opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimization, or process improvement (preferably in an EMS or electronics manufacturing environment).

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with time studies, work measurement, and line balancing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other factory layout design software.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) for production planning and process control.
• Knowledge of SMT, PCB assembly, and final product assembly processes.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to communicate in Mandarin (read, write and speak) will be an added advantage for support overseas company.

Job Purpose and Position: -

Improve manufacturing processes to optimize efficiency, output, manning ratio, space, and equipment usage. Manage tactical & strategic capacity planning supporting existing & new customers. Provide solutions to site and supporting groups in areas of space requirements, utilization, and space arrangements to meet increasing demand and constantly changing business activities. Coordinate Capital request, approval process & track delivery status.

Job Responsibilities: -

• Factory layout.
• Capacity planning.
• Time study & time standards.
• Productivity improvement project.
• Resource optimization
• Theoretical Cycle Time establishment.
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) planning
• NPI resources & capacity planning
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements :-

-Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Engineering).

-Language: Good oral and written skills in English

-Experience:

• Good Industrial engineering knowledge, including Plant layout/Ergonomics/Operations research/Capacity planning/Methods engineering/Work measurement and techniques/ Simulation / Operational modeling/ Facilities operations
• Independent, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Effective communication skills.

-Functional Competency:

• Able to work independently with a functional team
• Capacity, Manpower & Layout planning knowledge
• Time Study knowledge
• English Communication Skills
• Office (PPT, Excel, etc.), AutoCAD, and Analytical Reporting Skill

-Other Qualifications (Plus Requirements): Simulation knowledge & Predetermined Time Standards knowledge

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Our Engineering team are looking for the right teammate to support the Malaysia manufacturing site in Batu Kawan, Penang. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will lead initiatives to increase throughput, reduce operational cost, and improve performance in key constraint areas. You will be empowered to drive production stabilization efforts across the organization by applying your industrial engineering expertise, lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.

Where you come in:

• Develop optimal material flow from incoming, through warehouse, kitting, assembly and onto packaging with the application of Lean tools and continually monitor to ensure the best possible manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate business and engineering solutions to modify or improve existing production and processing methods (e.g., minimizing cycle time, elimination of redundant activities, assessing appropriate place to perform tasks, evaluating storage and throughput capacity).
• Lead initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constraint areas.
• Develop, maintain, and validate manufacturing metric in terms of equipment cycle time and run rate per standard and drive productivity improvement for better cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collect operational data (cycle times, defect rates, downtime logs, etc.) and analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform manning ratio analysis and compute optimal headcount requirement to improve manufacturing cost and efficiency.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain equipment capacity planning. Support short range capacity planning and lead mid to long range capacity planning activities via capacity modeling and simulation to maximize utilization.
• Implement data driven continuous improvement project for Capex avoidance and capital efficiency and coordinate capital expenditure request, approval process & track delivery status.

What makes you successful:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement to optimize cycle time, machine capacity, and man utilization
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills and excellent data analytical skills
• Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, stay organized, and balance multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty/and a willingness to try new/challenging things. Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive attitude and mindset

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Senior Industrial Engineer inPrai, Penang.

This role is responsible for increasing productivity through the management of workers, methods of business organization, and technology to solve organizational, production, and related problems efficiently.

What a typical day looks like:

• Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and gives input to process engineer by using REFA, MOST, WITNESS and or adequate tools.
• During NPI coordinates process planning and set up with respect to takt, cycle time and direct labor requirement.
• Reviews result during protyping and trial runs and gives feedback to NPI and sales team.
• Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocation work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• May develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
• Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.
• Designs or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as determining the most efficient plant locations.
• Leads and supports initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas like LEAN, Automation and/or 6Sigma projects.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, technical training, or equivalent education and training.
• Typically requires 4 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

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Qualification/Skills Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as an Industrial Engineer, with a strong track record in standards maintenance, layout design, productivity improvement, and metric maintenance, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement techniques is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and present complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office & PowerBI (or similar).

Job Requirements

1. Create flow charts.
2. Support all DCC new toys start-up.
3. Coordinate product problems to P.E / line Gemba.
4. Station layout and line balancing.
5. Conduct engineering pilot runs.
6. Work methods / methods improvements.
7. Develop and layout assembly line.
8. Mainline product costing.
9. Ensure all DCC products line supports meet MMSB schedule, quality & cost.
10. Attend FMEA for new toy development.
11. Special project for DADs downtime and improvements.
12. Standard hours reductions.
13. Review and propose design changes to move category D to non-D category.
14. Review DADs machine limitations to run all types of product categories.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm

Job Description

1. Lead the plant wide capacity - Establish and identify capacity bottlenecks for internal suppliers by completing an annual plant wide cycle time study for all processes on site, compare against standard and highlight gaps if any and provide proposal as to ensure plant capacity are sufficient to support demand.
2. Lead business unit continuous improvement projects including Lean manufacturing, VSM, standard work, TWI, Kaizen, 5S, visual aid and other Lean tools at site covering profit improvement project, capacity expansion project and automations.
3. Using Work content or Line Balancing method to figure out how to manufacture parts or products, or deliver services, with maximum efficiency.
4. Identify improvement opportunities with clear project definition, support local site leader to prioritize and allocate appropriate resources to projects and improvement activities.
5. Work with operation and engineering to develop standardized work for all production processes.
6. Provide technical support and share technical knowledge to all employees who engage in Lean and CTW projects.
7. Responsible to develop, implement and maintain report both accurate, timely and transparent performance metrics and reporting.
8. Responsible to motivate and cultivate all employees about Lean and ensure the momentum about doing lean is sustainable.
9. Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational process, procedures, and equipment and provide analysis to support these changes.
10. Manage and/or participate in project teams to achieve defined objectives and deliverables through the use of various Lean and Industrial Engineering tools.
11. Help companies increase productivity and optimize methods of business organization.
12. Study product requirements and design manufacturing and information systems to meet requirements.
13. Design production planning and control systems, layout of equipment and workspace.
14. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Primary Work Location: MYS Kedah - Bard Kulim (Malaysia)

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