Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Western Digital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital seeks an IE Engineer to evaluate and improve manufacturing systems, collect process data, and drive productivity across the production floor. You will analyze layouts, monitor capacity, and lead improvements with cross-functional teams, supervising IE technicians as needed.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering with strong analytical skills; Six Sigma knowledge and BRISCAD/Excel proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.
• Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of data-driven improvements.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing, delivery, customer experience, or other systems and identify ways to improve productivity and quality.
• Collect data on processes and production through observations of work activities, time studies, and staff surveys.
• Optimize, plan, and analyze new machine layout; monitor equipment capacity and drive bottleneck improvements.
• Collaborate across functions to understand productivity issues and propose continuous improvements to processes.
• Generate statistics periodically to ensure improvement targets are met.
• Assist in projects to improve factory efficiency; supervise IE technicians on tasks.

Skills

Basic spreadsheet skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

BRISCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

IE Engineer does the following:Evaluate manufacturing, delivery, customer experience, or other systems and identify ways to improve productivity and quality. Collect data on processes and production through observations of work activities, time studies, and staff surveys

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize, plan, and analyze new machine layout.
• Monitor equipment capacity & drive for bottleneck improvements.
• Carry out work & time studies for optimization of the production process & equipment.
• Work across functions to understand productivity issues and recommend continuous improvements to processes.
• Generate statistics on a periodic basis for analysis to ensure improvement targets are being met.
• Implement and be involved in an augmented project to improve factory efficiency.
• Supervise, guide, and coordinate with IE technicians on the tasks carried out.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge in Six Sigma preferred/required.
• Hands-on knowledge in BRISCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Analytic and knowledgeable in IE field.

SKILLS

• Basic computer skills preferably in spreadsheets
• Basic BRISCAD
• 3 years of relevant experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.