Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Productivity

Nexperia

Seremban

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.