Senior Industrial Engineer — Factory Optimization Leader

AIXTRON SE; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON SE is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for its facility in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. The role involves optimizing production processes, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring alignment with quality and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, expertise in Lean methodologies, and a strong educational background in Industrial Engineering. Occasional travel to Germany or regional sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial engineering within high-tech or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience supporting greenfield factory ramp-ups, including capacity planning and production system design.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization and continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes.
• Design and optimize robust serial production processes and factory layouts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing expertise

Six Sigma methodologies

Industrial engineering

Advanced CAD and planning software

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

VSM

5S

SMED

Kaizen

Job description

AIXTRON SE is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for its facility in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. The role involves optimizing production processes, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring alignment with quality and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, expertise in Lean methodologies, and a strong educational background in Industrial Engineering. Occasional travel to Germany or regional sites may be required.