Senior Industrial Engineer

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to join its Senai, Johor team. You will lead process time estimation, simulate and optimize manufacturing workflows, and support NPI with takt and cycle-time planning.

The role focuses on improving labor utilization and reducing waste through Lean, Automation, and Six Sigma initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in a related discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience, contributing to cost analysis, process optimization, and

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide process time estimation to the quote team.
• Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and advises process engineer.
• Coordinate process planning and setup for NPI with takt, cycle time and direct labor.
• Review results during prototyping and trial runs and feed back to NPI and sales.
• Develop labor utilization standards through work measurement programs.
• Identify improvements to reduce waste and lower costs in lean/automation/6Sigma projects.

Skills

Process improvement

Work measurement

Facility layout

LEAN methodologies

6 Sigma

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

REFA

MOST

WITNESS

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Industrial Engineer located in Senai, Johor.

What a typical day looks like:

Provides process time estimation to the quote team. Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and gives input to process engineer by using REFA, MOST, WITNESS and or adequate tools. During NPI coordinates process planning and set up with respect to takt, cycle time and direct labor requirement. Reviews result during protyping and trial runs and gives feedback to NPI and sales team. Work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment. Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocation work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment. Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations. May develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation. Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality. Designs or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as determining the most efficient plant locations. Leads and supports initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas like LEAN, Automation and/or 6Sigma projects.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Possesses a Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of working experience in the related field is required NS27 #LI-NI1

Job Category Production Engineering

Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!