Senior Industrial Engineer and Lean Transformation Lead

Coherent Corp.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering leader to drive IE programs, establish standard processes, and guide the team to meet department goals on-site in Malaysia.

The role focuses on space layout optimization, budget planning and cost reduction, IT-enabled system improvements, and handling special assignments, with a strong emphasis on Chinese and English communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Industrial Engineering or mechanical engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 8+ years IE/Lean manufacturing management experience in multinational companies.
• Fluent in Chinese (must) with proficient English listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead IE program at Penang sites and standardize IE processes.
• Plan factory layout and optimize space utilization for productivity.
• Develop budgets, monitor costs, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Improve IT-enabled operations systems and automate reporting.
• Support special projects and report to upper management.

Skills

IE management

Cost analysis

Project management

Leadership

Education

MS in Industrial Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced Industrial Engineering leader to drive IE programs, establish standard processes, and guide the team to meet department goals on-site in Malaysia.

The role focuses on space layout optimization, budget planning and cost reduction, IT-enabled system improvements, and handling special assignments, with a strong emphasis on Chinese and English communication and cross-functional collaboration.