Manufacturing Engineer

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficiency and continuous improvement on the semiconductor manufacturing floor. You will work with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality, and IE teams to optimize resources, cut costs, and improve flow.

You will lead Lean, Kaizen, 5S initiatives, monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle time, yield), and support capacity planning to meet customer demand and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Continuous Improvement roles within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience in semiconductor manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, cost optimization, waste elimination, and capacity improvement.
• Conduct manpower planning, workload analysis, and resource optimization to maximize manufacturing performance.
• Perform time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as output, utilization, cycle time, productivity, OEE, and yield performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Equipment, and Quality teams to implement process improvements and corrective actions.
• Support capacity planning activities to ensure manufacturing readiness for customer demand and business growth.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives across the production floor.
• Analyze production data and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Participate in automation and digitalization projects to improve manufacturing effectiveness and reduce manual dependency.
• Prepare reports and presentations on productivity improvement, cost savings, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for driving manufacturing efficiency, productivity improvement, and operational excellence within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality, and Industrial Engineering teams to optimize resource utilization, improve production flow, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational targets.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, cost optimization, waste elimination, and capacity improvement.
• Conduct manpower planning, workload analysis, and resource optimization to maximize manufacturing performance.
• Perform time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as output, utilization, cycle time, productivity, OEE, and yield performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Equipment, and Quality teams to implement process improvements and corrective actions.
• Support capacity planning activities to ensure manufacturing readiness for customer demand and business growth.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives across the production floor.
• Analyze production data and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Participate in automation and digitalization projects to improve manufacturing effectiveness and reduce manual dependency.
• Prepare reports and presentations on productivity improvement, cost savings, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

What You Need to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Continuous Improvement roles within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience in semiconductor manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to automation, digitalization, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience leading productivity improvement or cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, Throughput, Yield, Cycle Time, and Utilization.
• Green Belt or Lean certification will be an added advantage.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.