Principal Industrial Engineer

Emerson Automation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 161,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, seeks a professional to own production layout planning. Key responsibilities include developing strategic space planning and coordinating with teams to improve productivity. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering, have 6-8 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with lean practices and process mapping is advantageous. This role is essential for optimized operations in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in layout and capacity planning required.
• Experience in a global environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with time motion study and value stream mapping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own production layout planning and develop strategic space planning.
• Establish layout plans to support NPI start-up or product transfer.
• Coordinate with Operation and Facilities Teams for re-layout activities.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Capacity planning

Layout planning

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own production layout planning. Develop long term strategic space planning and short-term execution plan
• Establish layout plan to support NPI start-up or product transfer
• Coordinate and work closely with Operation Team and Facilities Team to execute re-layout activities without any safety issue
• Budgetary: Work out budgetary for quarterly and annual planning
• Lead and drive project implementation including performing market survey to come out best solution.
• Coach junior IE to resolve issues related to layout or budgetary. Provide guidance on capacity analysis or headcount analysis to junior IE.
• Introduce industry practice related to layout, capacity and headcount planning for efficiency improvement.
• Driving productivity improvement to optimize space utilization or headcount efficiency.
• Leverage lean or VSM to eliminate waste or improve process / material flow.
• Expand the scope as IE representative to support MES implementation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering discipline from a recognized university
• Min. 6-8 years of related experience in layout, capacity and headcount planning
• Experience working in global environment will add advantage.
• Strong project management skills and experience will add advantage
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong familiarity in time motion study, value stream mapping & Process mapping
• Good leadership and strong communication skills to lead productivity improvement