Industrial Engineer - Cost Reduction & Lean Improvement

EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Kulim, Kedah, is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on continuous improvement to accelerate cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency. You will lead data-driven improvement projects, conduct time studies, establish standard times, optimize manpower, and balance production lines to increase productivity, quality and OEE.

The role requires applying Lean tools such as VSM, SMED, 5 Why, PDCA, Six Sigma and Kaizen while coordinating cross‑functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience in Lithium Battery, Electronics, Semiconductor, Automotive or Smart Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing efficiency and achieve annual cost-saving targets.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, process study, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Conduct time study, establish standard time, optimize manpower utilization, and improve production line balancing (Line Balance).
• Analyze production processes, identify bottlenecks and waste, and implement solutions to improve productivity, quality, and OEE.
• Apply Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing tools including VSM, SMED, 5 Why, PDCA, Six Sigma, IE tools, and Kaizen methodology.
• Support factory improvement initiatives including workplace organization, standardization, and operational excellence projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement projects with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality and other departments.
• Prepare improvement reports, analyze project results, and present progress updates to management.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Process Improvement

Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

VSM

SMED

5 Why

PDCA

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Kulim, Kedah, is seeking an Industrial Engineer focused on continuous improvement to accelerate cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency. You will lead data-driven improvement projects, conduct time studies, establish standard times, optimize manpower, and balance production lines to increase productivity, quality and OEE.

The role requires applying Lean tools such as VSM, SMED, 5 Why, PDCA, Six Sigma and Kaizen while coordinating cross‑functional teams and