SR Lean Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement professional to lead lean initiatives and digital factory deployment across the site. You will plan TEBIT projects, run Kaizen events, and drive CIP standardization while training teams to elevate operational excellence.

The role demands a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–7 years of Lean/Kaizen experience, with strong communication and project coordination skills. Travel up to 50% to support global programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory.
• Experience: Prior experience minimum 5-7 years in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence is a plus but not mandatory.
• Skills: Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and digital factory tools.
• Skills: Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• TEBIT Projects: Plan and execute TEBIT (Total Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) projects, including digital value creation initiatives, via value streams.
• Track and deliver measurable cost savings. KPI: Achieve 30% contribution to TEBIT cost-saving goals.
• Kaizen and Continuous Improvement: Lead and facilitate at least 5 Kaizen events annually. KPI: Contribute 20% to cost-saving initiatives.
• TEOA Culture and Training: Deliver training on Continuous Improvement tools, Kaizen, and digital factory processes to VS teams. KPI: Achieve 20% training closure rate.
• Standardization and CIP Deployment: Standardize Continuous Improvement processes through KAIZEN projects and CIP system deployment. KPI: Contribute 20% to standardization goals.
• Digital Factory Implementation: Coordinate the deployment of digital factory tools and ensure successful project completion. KPI: Achieve 20% closure rate for digital factory initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Digital Factory Tools

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

Establishes program metrics, monitors the programs and projects to improve products and processes, and aligns them with the business strategies.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• TEBIT Projects
  • Plan and execute TEBIT (Total Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) projects, including digital value creation initiatives, via value streams.
  • Track and deliver measurable cost savings.
    KPI: Achieve 30% contribution to TEBIT cost‑saving goals.
• Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and facilitate at least 5 Kaizen events annually.
  • Drive financial savings through project implementation.
    KPI: Contribute 20% to cost‑saving initiatives.
• TEOA Culture and Training
  • Deliver training on Continuous Improvement tools, Kaizen, and digital factory processes to VS teams.
  • Promote a strong operational excellence culture.
    KPI: Achieve 20% training closure rate.
• Standardization and CIP Deployment
  • Standardize Continuous Improvement processes through KAIZEN projects and CIP system deployment.
  • Develop and release standard work documentation.
    KPI: Contribute 20% to standardization goals.
• Digital Factory Implementation

Coordinate the deployment of digital factory tools and ensure successful project completion.
KPI: Achieve 20% closure rate for digital factory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory.
• Experience: Prior experience minimum 5-7 years in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence is a plus but not mandatory.
• Skills:
  • Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and digital factory tools.
  • Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Analytical mindset with a proactive approach.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 158355

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Continuous Improvement