Executive - Engineering (Engineering Innovation)

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airport management firm in Malaysia is looking for a professional to drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on leading WCM and Lean Six Sigma projects, promoting a culture of innovation, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency and support data-driven decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading WCM and LSS projects.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support WCM and LSS project initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Utilize digital tools to drive efficiency and automation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Project management

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering MAHB. Leverage Engineering World Class Maintenance (WCM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies to identify inefficiencies, optimise processes and deliver measurable results.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Lead, facilitate, and support WCM and LSS project initiatives, including project registration, training, coaching, and audits.
• Assist the WCM Champion with activities and tasks related to WCM, LSS, and the continuous improvement programme.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence by identifying and sharing best practices across departments.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the impact of improvement projects, providing actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions and strategic initiatives that enhance Engineering business performance.
• Utilise digital tools and emerging technologies to lead and support digitalisation projects, driving efficiency, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making for assigned airport systems and facilities.
• Leverage LSS principles and QC tools to drive data‑driven project management, improve process efficiency, and deliver measurable results in assigned initiatives.
• Benchmark against industry best practices to drive standardisation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Company Overview

Malaysia Airports manages and operates 39 airports in Malaysia and one international airport in Istanbul, Turkey. The company employs approximately 11,000 people globally and focuses on the management, operation, maintenance, and development of airports along with commercial activities such as duty‑free shops, hotel operations, commercial leasing, and car park management.