Sr Industrial Engineering Manager

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Senior Industrial Engineering Manager to direct and optimize manufacturing efficiency across SMT and box-build lines. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and support rapid NPI with CAPEX alignment.

You will design factory layouts, lead line balancing, and deploy Industry 4.0 solutions. A strong background in EMS/PCBA and Lean Six Sigma is essential, with fluency in English and extensive experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years in progressive industrial engineering within high-volume manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong EMS/PCBA/SMT or electronics contract manufacturing background.
• Expertise in capacity planning, labor modeling, and line balancing.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MES, ERP (SAP/Oracle), and data visualization tools.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen experience.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize factory layouts and material flow to maximize throughput.
• Lead line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and cycle-time reduction across lines.
• Implement automated material handling and Industry 4.0 solutions where applicable.
• Oversee capacity modeling for equipment, space, and labor to support demand.
• Collaborate with program management to evaluate ramp readiness and CAPEX needs.
• Establish labor standards, SOPs, and time studies.
• Drive CI projects using Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and costs.
• Set IE metrics and dashboards to track daily/weekly KPIs.
• Work with Quality, Process Eng, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve bottlenecks.
• Provide DFM feedback during early product development and NPI phases.

Skills

Leadership

Labor modeling

Line balancing

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

BSc IE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MES

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Tableau/PowerBI

Job description

The Senior Industrial Engineering Manager will direct and optimize manufacturing efficiency, shop-floor layout, capacity planning, and workforce utilization across high-volume SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and box-build assembly lines. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to drive operational excellence, reduce cycle times, lower manufacturing costs, and support rapid new product introductions (NPI).

Key responsibilities

Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow (lean logistics), and ergonomic workstations to maximize throughput.

Lead line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and cycle-time reduction activities across SMT, PCBA, and final assembly lines.

Implement automated material handling and Industry 4.0/smart manufacturing solutions where applicable.

Oversee comprehensive capacity modeling for equipment, space, and direct/indirect labor to support customer demand and new business bidding.

Partner with program management and operations to evaluate production ramp readiness and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements.

Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and time studies.

Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and reduce direct labor costs.

Establish IE metrics, dashboards, and data governance frameworks to track daily/weekly operational KPIs.

Collaborate with Quality, Process Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and achieve plant targets.

Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback during early product development and NPI phases.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of progressive industrial engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

At least 3 to 5 years in a leadership/management capacity.

Strong background in EMS, PCBA, SMT, or electronics contract manufacturing.

Advanced expertise in capacity planning, labor modeling, and line balancing.

Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, MES, ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), and advanced data visualization software (Tableau/PowerBI).

Deep practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.

Excellent stakeholder management, analytical capabilities, and strong communication skills in English.

Master's degree or Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt is an advantage.

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.