Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

Lam Research; Kota Batu; Hybrid; IDR 1.326.479.000 - 1.989.720.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kota Batu is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Director to lead operations in Malaysia. This role includes oversight of assembly and test engineering, development of manufacturing processes, and team management. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across global teams. This position offers a hybrid work model that includes on-site and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 10+ years in relevant operational disciplines, preferably in MNCs.
• Experience building and leading teams during growth periods.
• Background in manufacturing operations in electronics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering Operations and ensure team efficacy.
• Manage engineering support for manufacturing and maintain working instructions.
• Drive improvements in test engineering and assembly processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Fluent in English

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Manufacturing Engineering team will be part of Global Operations. This function will partner with the Operations team in Malaysia to deliver Operations Excellence, driving high quality, productivity and cost effective performance in the safest environment.

The impact you’ll make

The Manufacturing Engineering Director will be responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Operations at Lam Manufacturing Malaysia, reporting to Operations Director/ Senior. Mainly responsible for Assembly & Test Engineering of Wafer Fabrication Equipment (WFE), Industrial Engineering, Fixture Design and Work Instructions Software Engineering. Oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Develops systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What You’ll Do

• Create mission and vision to achieve Operation Excellence
• Manage a team of Engineering Managers/Engineers to provide assembly/test engineering support for manufacturing, including creating and maintaining sets of Working Instructions in InCellFusion system, understanding mechanical drawings, manage material quality excursions and troubleshoot assembly issues that arise
• The test engineering scopes require understanding of product testing through in-house and also python-based test program, troubleshooting test components failure, improving test yield and drive test hours improvement
• Other Manufacturing Engineering scopes include Industrial Engineering design of the factory layout and capacity planning, development and continuity of product knowledge, execution of engineering change over the product lifecycle within manufacturing, the creation and maintenance of work instructions and implementation of new products received into manufacturing
• The Manufacturing Engineering Director’s mission is to enable Lam’s Manufacturing Malaysia’s operational design and flow to maximize throughput with quality and to minimize cost.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters (MBA, masters’ in Engineering discipline), with 10+ years in relevant operational disciplines, with cross-functional MNC environment experience preferred
• Experience building a new team and leading through a period of significant growth is preferred
• Experience in manufacturing operations in electronics, aerospace, health care or other similar industry is preferred
• Able to identify opportunities for value-creating/positive change, can craft a vision and architect a change strategy in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to set and manage accountabilities and expectations at all levels, acts quickly to resolve conflicts
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and work across time zones especially with other Lam factories in the US, Korea, Taiwan and Austria
• Fluency in English and local languages is a significant advantage
• Demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of engineering in a manufacturing environment is required Lean /Six Sigma certification preferred with demonstrated competence in structured problem solving
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, excellent leadership presenceStrong business acumen and ability to speak with data
• Strong relationship skills.
• The ideal candidate is approachable and adaptable and shows keen ability to connect with all levels of the organization and with global colleagues
• Knowledge in SAP is essential
• Candidate should also possess strong Mechanical Engineering understanding, Vacuum Integrity knowledge and basic electrical component understanding

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.