Staff Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & NPI Leader

BizLink Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BizLink Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a PIE Staff Engineer to lead manufacturing workflow optimization and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You will resolve critical production challenges and establish scalable processes for new product introductions.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across Quality, Molding, Maintenance, and Production, and monitor KPIs like OEE, downtime, scrap, and throughput to ensure sustained performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering design documents (schematics, drawings).
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, improvement, and standardization projects.
• Design and optimize workflows to improve cycle time, yield, and efficiency.
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Lead equipment selection, process validation, and production scaling activities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with robust process setup and qualification.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (work instructions, PFMEA, control plans).
• Train and mentor junior engineers and production teams.
• Collaborate with Quality, Molding, Maintenance, and Production for integrated process solutions.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as OEE, downtime, scrap rate, and throughput.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Degree/Master in Electronic & Electrical/Robotics Engineering Technology or Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

BizLink Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a PIE Staff Engineer to lead manufacturing workflow optimization and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You will resolve critical production challenges and establish scalable processes for new product introductions.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across Quality, Molding, Maintenance, and Production, and monitor KPIs like OEE, downtime, scrap, and throughput to ensure sustained performance.