Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering Manager

Bosch; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives across the air conditioning plant. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to optimize processes, improve quality and boost productivity, acting as a change agent to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead a four‑person CI team, collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, establish KPIs and dashboards, run ROI‑driven projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechatronics).
• Lean qualification or certification is mandatory.
• Six Sigma certification is an added advantage.
• Automation, cobot/robotic training.
• Industrial 4.0/Smart Manufacturing exposure (IoT, MES, Digital twins).
• Minimum 8 years in manufacturing operations with CI leadership.
• Proven Lean project leadership with cost savings.
• Experience in automation initiatives alongside Lean/CI programs.
• HVAC or air conditioning industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the plant’s CI strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four CI staff to deliver improvements.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance productivity.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage CI projects with clear ROI and performance metrics.
• Conduct new and existing manufacturing process design and standardization.
• Shop floor productivity and efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor CI initiatives and track progress.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead a Moonshine Team quickly builds low-cost, creative prototypes to turn Kaizen ideas into solutions.
• Provide coaching and training on Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Report regularly to senior management on CI outcomes and savings achieved.
• Develop the annual CI and process improvement program budget (Opex & Capex).
• Track, control and report project expenditures vs. approved budget.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Continuous Improvement & Process Engineering Manager

The Continuous Improvement (CI) and Process Engineering (PE) Manager is responsible for leading and implementing operational excellence initiatives across the air conditioning manufacturing plant. This role will drive process optimization, quality improvement, and efficiency gains through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. The CI & PE Manager will lead a team and serve as a change agent to embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop and execute the plant’s CI strategy aligned with corporate objectives.


• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four CI staff to deliver measurable improvements.


• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance productivity.


• Identify, prioritize, and manage CI projects with clear ROI and performance metrics.


• Conduct new and existing manufacturing process design and standardization.


• Shop floor productivity and efficiency improvement.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain) to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks.


• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor CI initiatives and track progress.


• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions.


• To lead a Moonshine Team quickly builds low-cost, creative prototypes to turn Kaizen improvement ideas into practical solutions.


• Provide coaching and training to plant staff on Lean and Six Sigma tools.


• Report regularly to senior management on CI project outcomes and savings achieved.


• Develop the annual CI and process improvement program budget (Opex & Capex)


• Track, control and report project expenditures vs. approved budget.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronics.


• Mandatory Lean qualification or certification.


• Six Sigma certification an added advantage.


• Attended Automation, cobot/robotic training.


• Industrial 4.0/Smart Manufacturing exposure (IoT, MES, Digital twins).

Work Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in CI leadership roles.


• Proven track record of leading Lean projects with significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.


• Experience in managing automation initiative alongside Lean/CI programs.


• Experience in designing the manufacturing processes.


• Hands-on automation project leadership in implementing robotic arms in assembly lines, deploying cobots for human-machine collaboration, deployment of AI camera to enhance productivity in manufacturing environment, integrating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in logistic.


• Experience in HVAC or air conditioning industry an added advantage.

Knowledge/Skill

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools.


• Ability to develop CI roadmaps aligned with corporate strategy.