We are a leading, global Fortune 500 healthcare and medical technology innovator. Dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions, our advanced manufacturing facility focuses on high-precision, regulated production. We foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that values continuous improvement, technical excellence, and sustainable growth.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Industrial Engineer to drive value improvement, eliminate waste, and optimize workflows across our manufacturing and overhead operations. In this role, you will lead Lean initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, and ensure our production lines are "Born Lean."
If you have a strong background in Industrial Engineering, a solid grasp of production equipment, and proven project leadership skills, we want to hear from you.
based in Penang.
the job.
- Lead, promote, and sustain Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing practices across the plant to instill a waste-elimination culture.
- Collaborate early with R&D, Process Development, and Equipment Engineering to ensure new products, processes, and equipment are ergonomically sound and optimized for efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to manufacturing teams; facilitate project teams to eliminate bottlenecks and achieve site goals.
- Establish and maintain an up-to-date, verified database of standard times and engineering standard data through rigorous work measurement.
- Review facility layout change requests and propose optimal configurations. Partner with Facilities and Production teams to update plant layout drawings, strategically creating "free space" to accommodate future production lines and volume scaling.
- Partner with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) department to ensure all lean improvements are ergonomically sound and aligned with safety goals.
the requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3 to 7 years of working experience in a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment (highly regulated industry experience is a plus).
- Strong Industrial Engineering competencies combined with practical knowledge of production equipment operations and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience leading project teams, facilitating Kaizen events, or managing process improvement initiatives from conception to completion.
- High level of adaptability, coachability, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across different departments.
- General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standard business unit functions; ability to exercise sound judgment when interpreting company policies.