Lead Industrial Engineer - Lean & Cost Reduction

Coherent; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Penang is seeking a senior IE/Lean manufacturing leader with extensive experience to drive industrial engineering initiatives. You will lead cost-reduction programs, optimize layouts, and implement IT-enabled systems to enhance production efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in IE/Lean management in a multinational setting, strong project leadership, and fluency in Chinese and English. This is a 100% onsite position based in Penang, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 8+ years of IE/Lean manufacturing management experience in multinational companies.
• Experience with cost analysis, budgeting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead IE program at Penang sites and establish standard processes.
• Plan factory layout and optimize space utilization.
• Develop manufacturing budgets and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Improve IT-enabled systems and KPI reporting for operations.
• Support special projects and report to upper management.

Skills

IE/Lean mgmt

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

MS degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Penang is seeking a senior IE/Lean manufacturing leader with extensive experience to drive industrial engineering initiatives. You will lead cost-reduction programs, optimize layouts, and implement IT-enabled systems to enhance production efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in IE/Lean management in a multinational setting, strong project leadership, and fluency in Chinese and English. This is a 100% onsite position based in Penang, Malaysia.