Continuous Improvement Engineer II: Lean, Kaizen & Growth

4050 Entegris Malaysia SDN Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing bonuses

Public holidays (17 days)

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris Malaysia SDN Bhd in Kulim is seeking an Engineer II, Continuous Improvement to lead plant-wide CI initiatives and drive Lean deployment across operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, reducing waste, and cutting costs through data-driven improvements and training of Kaizen teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with 3–5 years in CI, Lean, or industrial engineering; Green/Black Belt certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in core industrial engineering techniques; experience with AutoCAD is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to identify, analyze, and implement process improvements.
• Drive Lean deployment at the plant level, emphasizing Tiered Daily Management, 5S + Safety, SMED, and other CI initiatives.
• Plan and conduct Kaizen events; provide training and mentorship to Kaizen teams on Lean methodologies and PDCA, VSM for current and future states.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools to assess processes, uncover inefficiencies, and convert data into actionable improvement plans.
• Evaluate implications of new product transfers on workflows, resource allocation, and process optimization strategies.
• Deliver internal training and awareness programs to promote Lean Sigma principles and a CI culture.
• Utilize data mining techniques to uncover cost-saving opportunities and implement performance tracking systems.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

PDCA

Value Stream Mapping

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Entegris Malaysia SDN Bhd in Kulim is seeking an Engineer II, Continuous Improvement to lead plant-wide CI initiatives and drive Lean deployment across operations. The role focuses on improving productivity, reducing waste, and cutting costs through data-driven improvements and training of Kaizen teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with 3–5 years in CI, Lean, or industrial engineering; Green/Black Belt certification is highly desirable.