Engineer II, Continuous Improvement

Entegris (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Parking

Vision

Attractive Bonus

Profit Sharing

Healthy Working

Job summary

ENTEGRIS ( M ) Sdn Bhd in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead plant-wide initiatives that boost efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to drive value, guide complex transformations and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

You will partner with operations to deploy Lean programs, mentor teams, manage cross-functional projects, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.
• Lean and Six Sigma with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process Analysis and Improvement: identify, analyze and implement process improvements.
• Lean Deployment: drive plant-level lean programs and Kaizen events.
• Project Leadership: manage multiple operational excellence projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships to drive change
• Data-Driven Decision Making: analyze data, measure impact, present insights.
• Training and Capability Building: deliver lean sigma training and coaching.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: track KPIs and opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer role will be responsible for leading and drive plant-wide initiatives to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization at Kulim, MY site. This position plays a key role in guiding the site through complex transformation efforts by delivering advanced process improvements, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling sustainable business results. The role combines strong management capabilities with deep Lean and Six Sigma expertise to help optimize operational performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and create long-term value for the Kulim manufacturing site.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Process Analysis and Improvement: Collaborate with Operations teams to identify, analyze, and implement process improvements. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to uncover inefficiencies, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations. Utilize data mining techniques to uncover cost-saving opportunities and implement robust performance tracking systems.

Lean Deployment: Drive Lean programs at the plant level, including Tiered Daily Management, 5S + Safety, SMED, and other CI initiatives. Plan and conduct Kaizen events; train and mentor teams on Lean methodologies such as PDCA and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for current and future states.

Project Leadership: Manage multiple operational excellence projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with site leaders and front-line employees to secure buy-in and drive change adoption.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to inform recommendations, measure project impact, and present insights to diverse audiences.

Training and Capability Building: Deliver internal training programs to promote Lean Sigma principles. Mentor and coach teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-sufficiency.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure sustained results and identify further improvement opportunities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering.

Proven problem-solving abilities with strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong financial acumen and ability to link improvement initiatives to business impact.

Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.

Proficiency in core industrial engineering techniques; experience with AutoCAD is an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Dental
• Parking
• Vision
• Attractive Bonus
• Profit Sharing
• Healthy Working

ENTEGRIS ( M ) Sdn Bhd, part of ENTEGRIS Inc, USA is an industry leader in plastics molding for Contamination Control Solutions and Microenvironments. It is a vibrant and exciting company position for growth and service excellence in high technology industries. Our 170,000 sq. ft. state - of - the- art plastics injection molding plant with an ultra clean room manufacturing environment located in Kulim Hi -Tech Park Kedah is now expanding for more products integration.

Our corporate purpose is to make Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) facility the group’s largest manufacturing centre by the end of year 2009 and to be recognized as world 's leading provider of advance materials management products by living out our corporate values of integrity, success and relationships. We are committed in growing and grooming talented people who are willing to learn and take on multiple functions in a dynamic environment. Take a challenge and we will pack the opportunities for you.

ENTEGRIS ( M ) Sdn Bhd, part of ENTEGRIS Inc, USA is an industry leader in plastics molding for Contamination Control Solutions and Microenvironments. It is a vibrant and exciting company position for growth and service excellence in high technology industries. Our 170,000 sq. ft. state - of - the- art plastics injection molding plant with an ultra clean room manufacturing environment located in Kulim Hi -Tech Park Kedah is now expanding for more products integration.

Our corporate purpose is to make Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) facility the group’s largest manufacturing centre by the end of year 2009 and to be recognized as world 's leading provider of advance materials management products by living out our corporate values of integrity, success and relationships. We are committed in growing and grooming talented people who are willing to learn and take on multiple functions in a dynamic environment. Take a challenge and we will pack the opportunities for you.