Industrial Reliability Engineer

Mamee; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamee in Malaysia seeks an Industrial Reliability Engineer to enhance manufacturing productivity, reliability, and process flow by applying industrial engineering, Lean, TPM, and data analytics. You will analyze processes, reduce downtime, optimize layouts, support automation projects, and collaborate with OEMs for upgrades, MES/SCADA integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The role demands a 3–8 year track record in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing with strong analytical skills and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years experience in manufacturing improvement or reliability in FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with experience in Time & Motion Study, Work Measurement, and line balancing.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement, optimize layouts, and reduce waste using Lean and TPM.
• Improve OEE by analyzing MTBF/MTTR and downtime trends.
• Support automation feasibility, ROI-based prioritization, and factory digitization efforts.
• Collaborate with OEMs and system integrators for upgrades and documentation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Reliability Engineering

Data Analytics

Time & Motion Study

Line Balancing

OEE Improvement

CAPEX Justification

Automation concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA/HMI

MES

VFD/Servo systems

Automation hardware

Job description

The Industrial Reliability Engineer helps to improve Mamee’s manufacturing productivity, manpower efficiency, equipment reliability, and process flow by applying industrial engineering, reliability engineering, Lean, TPM, and data analytics methods.

1. Process Improvement & Optimization

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Eliminate waste using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Improve productivity, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Streamline workflows and standardize work processes
• Lead RCA for chronic losses and recurring breakdowns.
• Support layout optimization, automation justification, and manpower reduction projects.
• Analyze production flow, bottlenecks, cycle time, manpower utilization, and line balancing.
• Improve OEE through loss analysis and reliability improvement.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR, breakdown trends, and repeat failure patterns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, servo, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support automated line commissioning, start-up, and performance stabilization.
• Improve automation reliability and reduce control-related downtime.
• Work with OEMs and system integrators for upgrades and modifications.
• Support MES, SCADA, data acquisition, and Industry 4.0 integration.
• Ensure backup of PLC programs, control drawings, and automation documentation.

2. Facility Layout & Material Flow Design

• Design efficient factory layouts.
• Optimize material movement and warehouse operations.
• Reduce transportation and handling costs.
• Support new plant expansions and facility redesign projects.

3. Cost Reduction & Productivity Enhancement

• Conduct time study, motion study, capacity analysis, and productivity improvement.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material, and operational costs.
• Improve machine utilization and process efficiency.
• Support CAPEX justification with productivity analysis.

4. Automation and Digitalization / Digitization Opportunities Identification

• Conduct automation feasibility studies.
• Identify manual, repetitive, ergonomic, and non-value-added activities.
• Develop automation roadmaps for factories.
• Prioritize projects based on ROI and business impact.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3– 8 years experience in manufacturing improvement or reliability role in FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset. Experience in Time & Motion Study, Work Measurement, Capacity Planning , Line Balancing, Layout Optimization , Productivity Improvement, Cost Reduction Projects.
• Knowledge in automation concepts, material handling system, pneumatic , servo motor & robotic system. Understand Vision inspection systems.
• Experienced in lean manufacturing and TPM focused improvement.