Director, Process Engineering

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a strategic Process Engineering Leader to guide the organization toward world-class manufacturing performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and yield.

You will lead a team of managers and engineers, shaping long-term roadmaps and KPIs, driving best practices, and partnering across sites to elevate capability and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years in the managerial management capacity.
• Extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing with proven leadership of Process Engineering organizations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge on structured improvement and problem solving approach.
• Good organization, planning, and communication skills.
• Project management and ability to work with cross function teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Process Engineering strategy aligned with site and business objectives.
• Develop long term technology, capacity and capability roadmaps to support future business growth.
• Establish performance goals and operational KPIs across yield, cycle time, cost, OEE, delivery and productivity.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence through data-driven decision making, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Partner with Site Leadership team to drive factory competitiveness and operational performance.
• Provide end-to-end leadership for Process Engineering functions across all manufacturing processes.
• Drive process capability improvements to achieve world-class performance in quality, yield, reliability and cost.
• Ensure robust process controls and risk mitigation plans are in place to prevent manufacturing excursions.
• Lead process standardization initiatives across manufacturing operations and support best-practice sharing across sites.
• Sponsor and oversee major improvement projects with significant business impact.
• Provide technical leadership and develop engineering capabilities within the assigned manufacturing area.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capability.
• Optimize organizational structure and resource allocation to meet operational priorities and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-site initiatives to improve operational performance and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Any related Engineering field

Job description

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Process Engineering organization to drive world-class manufacturing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, capacity, and productivity. Responsible for developing and executing process engineering strategies that support business growth, manufacturing competitiveness, new product introductions, and operational excellence.

Leads a team of engineering managers, engineers, and technical professionals to ensure robust process control, technology deployment, yield optimization, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Partners closely with Site Leadership, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality to establish long-term manufacturing capability and achieve business objectives.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Leadership & Business Excellence

Define and execute the Process Engineering strategy aligned with site and business objectives.

Develop long term technology, capacity and capability roadmaps to support future business growth.

Establish performance goals and operational KPIs across yield, cycle time, cost, OEE, delivery and productivity.

Drive a culture of operational excellence through data-driven decision making, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Partner with Site Leadership team to drive factory competitiveness and operational performance.

Process Engineering Leadership

Provide end-to-end leadership for Process Engineering functions across all manufacturing processes.

Drive process capability improvements to achieve world-class performance in quality, yield, reliability and cost.

Ensure robust process controls and risk mitigation plans are in place to prevent manufacturing excursions.

Lead process standardization initiatives across manufacturing operations and support best-practice sharing across sites.

Sponsor and oversee major improvement projects with significant business impact.

Leadership & Organization Development

Provide technical leadership and develop engineering capabilities within the assigned manufacturing area.

Coach, mentor, and develop managers and team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capability.

Optimize organizational structure and resource allocation to meet operational priorities and business objectives.

Lead cross-functional and cross-site initiatives to improve operational performance and support business objectives.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Bring (REQUIRED Qualifications):

Min 5 years in the managerial management capacity.

Extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing with proven leadership of Process Engineering organizations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Knowledge on structured improvement and problem solving approach.

Good organization, planning, and communication skills.

Project management and ability to work with cross function teams.

· Bachelor's
Field of Study

· Any related Engineering field

Years of Experience(Minimum)

· 10 years

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Household Goods & Appliances Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Lumileds International is a global leader in LED technology, innovation, and solutions for the automotive, display, illumination, mobile, and other markets where light sources are essential. Our approximately 3,300 employees operate in over 15 countries to partner with our customers to deliver solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team!