Senior Staff Specialist Production Management

Infineon Technologies AG; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Malaysia seeks a senior Production Performance Excellence specialist to drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery and efficiency across multiple production sites, including ramp-ups and high-volume runs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, test, engineering, quality and R&D to achieve operational excellence, lead NPI and change initiatives, and ensure supply continuity across global sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or related technical discipline.
• Business or management qualifications are considered an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Production Performance Excellence: Initiate and drive sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency across multiple production sites.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives during product ramp-up and high-volume production.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead complex product ramp-ups from development into volume production and manage production-related change initiatives (NPI & Change Management).

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Semiconductor industry experience

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or related discipline

Business or management qualifications (advantage)

Tools

Data analysis tools

Statistical process control

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

Key responsibilities in your new role

Production Performance Excellence: Initiate and drive sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency across multiple production sites. Lead cross-functional initiatives during product ramp-up and high-volume production. Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to achieve operational excellence.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Change Management

Lead complex product ramp-ups from development into volume production. Manage production-related change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation with minimal business impact. Identify and mitigate risks while securing successful industrialization and supply continuity.

Global Collaboration & Business Partnership

Act as the key production-management interface for business stakeholders and internal customers. Provide strategic and operational support on manufacturing capabilities, production readiness, and supply chain considerations. Ensure alignment between business objectives and production execution. Facilitate collaboration across multiple sites, functions, and cultures. Influence stakeholders and drive decisions in complex, matrix-based organizations.

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Business or management qualifications are considered an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Proven background in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Product Development
  2. Test Development
  3. RF and Design
  4. Process / Technology Development
  5. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership & Project Management
• Demonstrated experience leading complex semiconductor projects from concept to production.
• Strong ability to drive initiatives through influence, stakeholder management, and technical leadership.
• Experience working across international and cross-functional teams.
• Technical Expertise:
  1. Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, product development, and production processes.
  2. Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with:
  3. Data analysis and visualization
  4. Statistical methods and process control
  5. Database tools and manufacturing data systems
• Personal Skills:
  1. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  2. Strong problem-solving mindset with a structured and results-oriented approach.
  3. Self-driven, proactive, and capable of operating effectively in a dynamic environment.
  4. Ability to inspire and influence without direct authority.
• Language Skills:
  1. Fluent English, both written and spoken.
  2. Fluent Chinese, both written and spoken is considered an advantage.

About Infineon

#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. Are you in?

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