Senior Lean Six Sigma Engineer - Manufacturing Operations

SanDisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk in Malaysia (Penang SDSM Office, Batu Kawan) seeks a Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Operations (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Continuous Improvement). This on-site role leads high-impact improvements across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain to drive operational excellence.

You will coach Green Belts, run DMAIC projects, and partner with senior leaders to prioritize opportunities. 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with a Black Belt is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations or related field.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven track record.
• 8+ years in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, MSA and statistics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with measurable impact.
• Master Black Belt or PMP certification (preferred).
• Industry 4.0 / AI analytics experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Six Sigma projects using DMAIC.
• Drive yield, productivity, cycle time, quality, OEE and cost improvements.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis and root cause investigations.
• Facilitate Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and related CI workshops.
• Coach Green Belts and project teams to build organizational capability.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize strategic improvement opportunities.
• Track project benefits and ensure sustainable results.
• Ensure alignment of projects with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Subject matter expert in Lean Six Sigma training development and consultant to other departments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

DMAIC

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching Green Belts

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master Black Belt or PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

SanDisk in Malaysia (Penang SDSM Office, Batu Kawan) seeks a Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Operations (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Continuous Improvement). This on-site role leads high-impact improvements across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain to drive operational excellence.

You will coach Green Belts, run DMAIC projects, and partner with senior leaders to prioritize opportunities. 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with a Black Belt is required.