Industrial Engineer (IE)

INV NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INV NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD. seeks an Industrial Engineer to support the setup and optimization of new production lines in a growing facility. You will focus on process optimization, manpower planning, and line balancing using Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement.

You will conduct time and method studies, establish standard times, and monitor UPH and OEE data while collaborating with cross-functional teams on Kaizen initiatives and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in IE/Manufacturing Excellence/Process Improvement.
• Hands-on exposure to Lean/Lean Six Sigma/CI tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Pareto, basic RCA).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow/Green Belt) is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Exposure to line balancing, manpower planning, or productivity analysis.
• Good Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in EMS/electronics/manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Comfortable on factory floor, in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Support establishment, optimization, and day-to-day improvement of production lines.
• Conduct time study, method study, and line balancing to optimize manpower and throughput.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Perform capacity planning and productivity analysis for new and existing lines.
• Establish and maintain standard time (STD) and productivity standards.
• Monitor UPH, OEE, cycle time, and efficiency data.
• Support new line setup, pilot run, and ramp-up activities.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen/CI projects to reduce waste and costs.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Equipment teams on improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Time study

Method study

Line balancing

Kaizen/CI

Manpower planning

Data analysis

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Manufacturing/Mechanical related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Industrial Engineer (IE) with strong new-setup and ramp-up experience to support the establishment, optimization, and day-to-day improvement of production lines in our newly built manufacturing facility. This role will focus on process optimization, manpower planning, line balancing, and Lean Six Sigma-driven continuous improvement.

Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve production efficiency and reduce waste

Conduct time study, method study, and line balancing to optimize manpower and throughput

Perform capacity planning and productivity analysis for new and existing production lines

Establish and maintain standard time (STD) and productivity standards

Monitor and analyze UPH, OEE, cycle time, and efficiency data

Support new line setup, pilot run, and ramp-up activities

Lead or participate in Kaizen / CI projects, including waste elimination and cost reduction

Collaborate with Production, Process, Quality, and Equipment teams on improvement initiatives

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field

Minimum 1-3 years of relevant working experience in IE / Manufacturing Excellence / Process Improvement

Hands-on exposure to Lean / Lean Six Sigma / continuous improvement tools
(e.g. 5S, Kaizen, VSM, Pareto, basic Root Cause Analysis)

Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow / Green Belt) is an advantage, but not mandatory

Exposure to line balancing, manpower planning, or productivity analysis

Good Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

Experience in EMS / electronics / manufacturing environment is a plus

Comfortable working on the factory floor and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment