Senior Staff Specialist Industrial Engineering

Infineon Technologies; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor leader in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to develop and govern their Standard Production Management System. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in Industrial Engineering, with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in WIP flow management and production systems. Responsibilities include optimizing engineering sample workflows and leading global initiatives for manufacturing efficiency. Join us to drive innovation for a greener future.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Operational Research, and Production Management Systems.
• Proficiency in WIP flow management and Lean methodologies.
• Experience with Engineering Samples or New Product Introduction workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy optimized WIP flow management methodologies.
• Lead and standardize production reporting and monitoring control systems.
• Perform Data ETL, data analysis, and visualization for Engineering Sample benchmarking.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analytics

Project management

Engineering Sample management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Develop, Deploy and Govern the Standard Production Management System includes Scheduling, Dispatching, Production performance measurement, Production reports and Shop-floor control methods within Backend globally. Systemize and deploy the optimized WIP flow Management methodologies, drive 4 partners (Machines, Man, Material and Methods) synchronization, optimization of Cycle time and Utilization to contribute to the BE year-on-year productivity goal.

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Possess deep knowledge with more than 5years experience in Industrial Engineering, Operational Research, WIP flow management and Production Management system.
• Develop, systemize and deploy optimized Engineering Sample WIP flow Management approaches to drive 4M (Machines, Man, Material and Methods) synchronization and contribute to the BE's T2M Goal.
• Lead & standardize BE ES production reporting & monitoring control system, be the key interface to Site ES & CSC, Factory Integration/IT team as Project Manager.
• Lead & drive BE Site ES team for ES benchmarking, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen initiatives to achieve best-in-class time to market.
• Orchestrate yearly target setting with all sites & DIV globally for key production speed performance indicators like Flow Factor, ES CT.
• Responsible to perform Data ETL (Extract-Transform-Load), data analysis & data visualization (Tableau) for Engineering Sample Benchmarking and Improvement Analysis.

Your Profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operational Research, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline with experience of 5 years of hands‑on experience in Industrial Engineering (IE), WIP flow management, and Production Management Systems, preferably within a global manufacturing environment.
• Expert in Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:
  • Deep practical knowledge of Lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, and 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) synchronization.
  • Proven track record of optimizing key performance indicators such as Cycle Time (CT), Flow Factor, and Utilization rates to achieve productivity and Time-to-Market (T2M) goals.
• Specialized Experience in Engineering Samples (ES) / NPI:
  • Unlike standard mass production, the candidate must have specific experience managing Engineering Samples (ES) or New Product Introduction workflows.
  • Ability to develop and deploy optimized WIP flow specifically for the unique constraints of engineering samples within Backend (BE) manufacturing.
• Strong Data Analytics & Visualization Skills:
  • Technical proficiency in Data ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) processes to manage complex datasets.
  • Hands‑on expertise with data visualization tools, specifically Tableau, to create dashboards for benchmarking and improvement analysis.
• Global Project Management & Leadership:
  • Experience driving global initiatives and acting as the key interface between Backend sites, IT/Factory Integration teams, and supply chain.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead as a Project Manager in a cross‑functional, global setting.
• Systems Proficiency & Strategic Mindset:
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems like SAP and shop‑floor control methods.
  • A forward‑thinking mindset capable not just of maintaining current systems, but of governing and sustaining process changes that account for future manufacturing landscapes and requirements.

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.

As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game‑changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.

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