Senior Engineer (Continuous Improvement & Cost Management)

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Engineer focused on cost and value analysis within semiconductor manufacturing. You will analyze overhead costs, support cost drivers, and contribute to cost reduction initiatives across functions.

The role requires 3–8 years in manufacturing cost engineering, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. You will collaborate with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Planning to deliver cost-down proposals and business cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years in manufacturing/cost engineering or operations excellence.
• Experience with Finance/Costing teams is desirable.
• Professional certifications (Finance for Non-Finance) preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform factory overhead cost analysis (DL/IDL, utilities, maintenance, indirect materials, support functions).
• Conduct package-level cost breakdown and value analysis (DFPC cost/Kpc, process cost drivers).
• Identify non-value-added activities and improvement opportunities using structured cost models.
• Support year-on-year cost reduction targets and productivity initiatives.
• Develop cost-down proposals with clear financial impact, assumptions, and risk assessment.
• Quantify savings from process improvements, automation, layout optimization, and resource right-sizing.
• Prepare business cases for CAPEX vs OPEX trade-off analysis.
• Track and validate realized savings vs committed savings.
• Work closely with Finance to align costing methodology and financial validation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to identify cost-reduction levers.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify activities for cost-down and value enhancement.
• Prepare management-level reports on cost trends, savings progress, and variance analysis.
• Support budget planning, forecast reviews, and strategic cost discussions.
• Ensure cost initiatives are aligned with business priorities and compliance requirements.

Skills

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

DFPC cost

Cost modelling

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.

The most important aspect of a job description is to convey the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the position accurately and clearly to potential candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Cost & Value Analysis

• Perform factory overhead cost analysis (DL/IDL, utilities, maintenance, indirect materials, support functions).
• Conduct package-level cost breakdown and value analysis (DFPC (die free cost package) cost/Kpc, process cost drivers).
• Identify non-value-added activities and improvement opportunities using structured cost models.
• Support year-on-year cost reduction targets and productivity initiatives.

Cost Reduction & Proposal Development

• Develop cost-down proposals with clear financial impact, assumptions, and risk assessment.
• Quantify savings from process improvements, automation, layout optimization, and resource right-sizing.
• Prepare business cases for CAPEX vs OPEX trade-off analysis.
• Track and validate realized savings vs committed savings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance to align costing methodology, assumptions, and financial validation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to identify cost-reduction levers.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify activities for cost-down and value enhancement.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare management-level reports on cost trends, savings progress, and variance analysis.
• Support budget planning, forecast reviews, and strategic cost discussions.
• Ensure cost initiatives are aligned with business priorities and compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical & Analytical

• Understanding of manufacturing processes especially SOT,SOD,QFN,NQFN packages
• knowledge of manufacturing cost structures (overhead, variable, fixed costs).
• Experience in package cost analysis / DFPC / cost per unit modeling.
• Solid analytical skills using Excel, cost models, and data analysis tools.

Business & Collaboration

• Ability to translate technical improvements into financial impact.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Structured problem-solving and fact-based decision making.

Comfortable working with Finance, Operations, and Engineering leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing, cost engineering, industrial engineering, or operations excellence (semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing preferred).
• Experience working closely with Finance / Costing teams is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications (preferred but not mandatory) - Finance for Non-Finance certification
• Experience either in process and Manufacturing semiconductor.

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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.