Industrial Engineer/Senior Engineer [Industrial Machinery]

Randstad; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Industry is seeking an Industrial Engineer/Senior Engineer for their expansion in Kuala Selangor. The position involves conducting efficiency analyses, implementing Lean Manufacturing, and designing optimized factory layouts. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and experience in manufacturing environments. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for client interactions. The role promises challenges in optimizing processes and driving cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Metal Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, Electro‑Mechanical, Automotive, or EMS environments is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Mandarin as this role requires to serve a lot of Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed time studies and motion analysis across production lines.
• Calculate equipment and manpower capacity requirements based on sales forecasts.
• Design optimized production layouts and line balancing strategies.
• Lead deployment of Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce waste and lead time.
• Develop and maintain product costing models focusing on labor and overhead.
• Collaborate with teams to implement new automation projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an Industrial Engineer/Senior Engineer for a leading player in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 50 years in Malaysia. This position requires your urgent attention.

Location: Selangor (Expansion role)

Responsibilities

• Efficiency & Capacity Planning

  • Time & Motion Study: Conduct detailed time studies, work sampling, and motion analysis across Metal Stamping and Mechanical Assembly lines to establish accurate standard times and improve labor efficiency.

  • Capacity Planning: Calculate and model equipment and manpower capacity requirements (testers' capacity, machine maximum output) based on sales forecasts and production schedules to ensure the site can meet customer demand.

  • Line Balancing: Design and implement optimized production layouts and line balancing strategies to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce Work‑In‑Progress (WIP), and minimize non‑value‑added activities.

• Process Optimization & Cost Reduction

  • Lean Implementation: Lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing tools, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, and Kaizen events, focused on drastically reducing waste, cost, and lead time.

  • Cost Analysis: Develop and maintain accurate product costing models, focusing on labor, overhead, and utility usage. Identify and execute cost‑reduction initiatives through process redesign and automation justification.

  • Automation Strategy: Collaborate with the Production and Automation teams to justify the ROI and implement new automation projects and robotic solutions to enhance productivity and quality consistency.

• Factory Layout & Systems

  • Facility Planning: Design and propose optimized factory layouts and material flow paths (from incoming raw material storage to finished goods staging) to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Documentation: Create and manage all essential Industrial Engineering documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), process flow charts, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.

  • Data Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) to monitor production parameters, analyze performance data, and ensure data integrity for accurate reporting.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Previous experience in Metal Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, Electro‑Mechanical, Automotive, or EMS environments is highly advantageous.

• Proficiency in Mandarin as this role requires to serve a lot of Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Skills

None (no additional skills required).