Industrial Engineer (SMT) – Production Flow & Optimization

Fastrain; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastrain in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production methods and layouts. You will analyze labor hours, monitor SMT capacity, and drive workload leveling to boost efficiency on the assembly line.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong English communication to collaborate across departments and departments to meet master schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standard labor hours for manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and improve work methods to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Evaluate equipment capacity to ensure full utilization.
• Review and optimize line capacity and flexibility by reducing NVA activities and utilizing common equipment.
• Monitor and review SMT capacity versus production demand.
• Drive workload leveling and overall process efficiency.
• Design efficient production layouts and material flow.
• Plan timelines and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure assembly line setup aligns with the master schedule.
• Manage equipment inventory and coordinate transfers (in/out) to meet operational requirements.
• Other additional work tasks or additional roles assigned by the superior.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Fastrain in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production methods and layouts. You will analyze labor hours, monitor SMT capacity, and drive workload leveling to boost efficiency on the assembly line.

The role requires a degree in engineering, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong English communication to collaborate across departments and departments to meet master schedules.