Senior Industrial Engineer

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn Bhd is looking for a Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes at our new manufacturing hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in industrial engineering, focusing on process design and implementation.

You will lead initiatives for continuous improvement in a hands-on role, collaborating across functions to ensure operational excellence. Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial engineering within high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven experience in leading greenfield factory ramp-ups.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing expertise with practical application of Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and optimize production processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD proficiency

Stakeholder management

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

CAD software

Lean tools

Job description

Senior Industrial Engineer

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materialssuch asGaN,SiCand GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, datacommunicationsand AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customerorientationand speed of innovation withstrong teamspirit,agilityand a collaborative company culture.Learn more atwww.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provideastate-of-the-artcleanroom environment for assembly &testof our high-end systemsand will contribute toengineeringthenext generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as amodern workplacewith state-of-the art officeandamenities—built to foster collaboration and a strong focus onpeoplewellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improvingprocessesand taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will helptoshape not only your function, but also how we work together locally—while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia,Europeand the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technicalexpertise, developmentopportunitiesand training.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, execution-focused (Senior) Industrial Engineer to take ownership of the development, implementation, and continuous optimization of our production processes, including assembly, commissioning, and qualification. In addition, you will assess and optimize our depth of value creation as an integral part of Industrial Engineering.

You will ensure that factory processes are robust, scalable, cost-efficient, and fully aligned with quality, safety, and delivery targets by designing, shaping, and implementing production infrastructure, hardware, and fab utilities.

Working at the interface between Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, you will translate product requirements into reliable and efficient manufacturing processes. You will optimize the production system for operational excellence on the shop floor through structured, data-driven improvements as well as pragmatic lean methods and a strong leadership culture.

Finally, you will establish the framework within which the production network can operate at its best.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization and continuous improvement initiatives for assembly and manufacturing processes — from initial concept and process design through ramp-up to stable serial production.
• Design, implement, and optimize robust serial production processes, including long term tactical capacity planning, workforce qualification concepts, tooling and fixture development, and in-process quality controls.
• Define and structure detailed assembly planning, including work plans, operation sequences, assembly logic, task breakdown, standard times, and creation of clear, production-ready work instructions.
• Develop and implement scalable factory layouts and material flow concepts, covering space planning, workstation design, kitting and supermarket systems, and long-term growth scenarios, in close collaboration with Production, Logistics, and EHS.
• Drive the specification, selection, and commissioning of production equipment, including definition, tendering, supplier alignment, FAT/SAT acceptance, process capability validation, and structured handover to Operations; support ramp-up troubleshooting as required.
• Lead shopfloor performance optimization using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, establishing KPI-driven management systems focused on quality, throughput, cycle time, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and global stakeholders, operating in a hands-on, structured, data-driven, and execution-focused manner to ensure sustainable operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree inIndustrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineeringor similar.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering within high-tech or capital equipment manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to layout planning, process design, complex assembly environments, equipment integration, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience supporting or leading greenfield factory ramp-ups, including capacity planning, production system design, and stabilization to serial production.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing expertise, with practical application of Lean tools (VSM, 5S, SMED, line balancing, Kaizen); Six Sigma Green Belt preferred, Black Belt is a plus.
• Solid experience in industrialization documentation and process control methodologies, including work instructions, process flows, control plans, PFMEA, and standardized production documentation.
• Deep understanding of ergonomics, EHS standards, and quality management systems in manufacturing environments (e.g., ISO 9001), ideally within ESD-controlled or clean manufacturing areas.
• Advanced CAD and planning software proficiency for detailed factory layout design, workstation development, material flow modeling, and equipment integration planning.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, international manufacturing environment; fluent English required.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• You will be based at our Batu Kawan site
• Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.