Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering

WD; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WD in Malaysia is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize production, study work and time, and drive continuous improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering, knowledge of BRISCAD and Excel, and 5 years in fast-paced manufacturing. You will supervise IE technicians and coordinate cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.
• Six Sigma knowledge preferred/required.
• BRISCAD and Microsoft Excel experience.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Analytic and knowledgeable in IE field.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, plan, and analyze new machine layout.
• Monitor equipment capacity & drive for bottleneck improvements.
• Carry out work & time studies for optimization of the production process & equipment.
• Work across functions to understand productivity issues and recommend continuous improvements to processes.
• Generate statistics on a periodic basis for analysis to ensure improvement targets are being met.
• Implement and be involved in an augmented project to improve factory efficiency.
• Supervise, guide, and coordinate with IE technicians on the tasks carried out.

Skills

BRISCAD

Excel

IE Experience

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

BRISCAD

Excel

Job description

About Us

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

IE Engineer does the following: Evaluate manufacturing, delivery, customer experience, or other systems and identify ways to improve productivity and quality. Collect data on processes and production through observations of work activities, time studies, and staff surveys

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize, plan, and analyze new machine layout.
• Monitor equipment capacity & drive for bottleneck improvements.
• Carry out work & time studies for optimization of the production process & equipment.
• Work across functions to understand productivity issues and recommend continuous improvements to processes.
• Generate statistics on a periodic basis for analysis to ensure improvement targets are being met.
• Implement and be involved in an augmented project to improve factory efficiency.
• Supervise, guide, and coordinate with IE technicians on the tasks carried out.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge in Six Sigma preferred/required.
• Hands-on knowledge in BRISCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Analytic and knowledgeable in IE field.

SKILLS

• Basic computer skills preferably in spreadsheets
• Basic BRISCAD
• 5 years of relevant experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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