Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Quarterly bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Optical benefits

Shift allowance

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to drive Lean and CI initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

You will identify improvement opportunities, lead projects, and partner with Production, Engineering and Quality to boost productivity, quality, cost, and delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop project plans, and create dashboards to monitor KPIs and sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement or operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, Visual Management and Waste Elimination.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track improvement metrics and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional improvement teams and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Train employees on Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor project savings and validate financial benefits.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

VSM

Standard Work

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

FMEA

5 Why

Fishbone Diagram

Job description

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to join our Engineering team in Malaysia and drive improvements across our manufacturing operations

In this role, you will identify process improvement opportunities, lead Lean and continuous improvement projects, and work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to improve productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and overall operational performance

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, Visual Management, and Waste Elimination.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Process Optimization

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity, capacity, and efficiency.
• Monitor process performance and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Standardize best practices and ensure consistency across production operations.

Quality Improvement

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to reduce defects and improve product quality.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Drive initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY), Scrap Reduction, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Cost Reduction

• Identify and execute cost-saving projects related to labor, materials, equipment utilization, and operational expenses.
• Monitor project savings and validate financial benefits.
• Support annual productivity and cost reduction targets.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional improvement teams and manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Present project updates and results to management.

Training & Change Management

• Train employees on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of new processes.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track improvement metrics.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to support data-driven decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related engineering discipline
• 3-5 years in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational excellence
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good knowledge of Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Standard Work, root cause analysis, waste elimination, and process improvement tools
• Experience using manufacturing data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and engaging with both engineering and production teams
• Able to lead improvement initiatives independently and follow projects through to measurable results

Why Join Ichor?

• Competitive Rewards & Benefits - AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable
• Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry - Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies
• Learning & Development - Build your skills through hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, training and company support to pursue further education and professional certification
• Career Opportunities - Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions.
• People & Culture - Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing