Lean Engineer

Sinergia Talents; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Penang is looking for a lean implementation specialist to optimize and digitize manufacturing processes. The candidate will facilitate Kaizen workshops and support Lean engineers while monitoring production KPIs. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required, along with skills in data analysis and lean practices. Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI is necessary, making this a key role in driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in lean implementation or process improvement.
• Exposure to data analytics and digital projects preferred.
• Competent in continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and SGA activities.
• Support Lean engineer in coaching production teams.
• Monitor and improve production KPIs.
• Collaborate with process owners on root cause analysis.
• Ensure standardization of lean practices.

Skills

Lean tools

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Facilitation

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

To optimize and digitize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Promoting and driving the culture of data analysis and data driven. Improving productivity thru lean & Six sigma methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and SGA activities, applying lean tools (5S, RCA, A3, PDCA, etc.).
• Support and back up Lean engineer in leading Lean Facilitators and coaching production teams in kaizen activities.
• Monitor and improve production KPIs (OEE, downtime, scrap, productivity).
• Collaborate with process owners to identify issues, lead root cause analysis, and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure standardization of lean practices across different production lines.
• Track and report continuous improvement results to management.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize production performance data (OEE, downtime, loss breakdown).
• Develop dashboards and tracking tools for real-time performance monitoring.
• Act as the link between operations and digitalization, ensuring digital solutions are lean optimized before deployment.
• Assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years in lean implementation, or process improvement. Exposure to data analytics and digital projects preferred.
• Competent in lean tools and continuous improvement practices.
• Able to facilitate kaizen/SGA and coach shopfloor teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in data analysis & visualization (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python or similar).
• Good communication and influencing skills with process owners.
• Basic understanding of digital transformation/Industry 4.0.