Strategic Lab Operations Engineer

Altera; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Operations Engineer focusing on process optimization and continuous improvement. You will monitor workflows, identify improvements, and lead optimization initiatives across cross-functional teams, ensuring KPI-driven performance and regulatory compliance.

The role covers audits, data analysis, and collaboration with vendors to implement industry best practices, training staff and managing timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in process optimization or lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency with operations management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma).
• Experience in a related industry (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, software).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methods.
• Experience with automation technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations engineering or a similar role.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of systems engineering.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess current operations workflows.
• Identify areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations.
• Conduct regular systems audits and generate reports.
• Investigate root cause and drive preventive action on operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Design and implement KPI to measure operational performance.
• Train staff on new operational procedures.
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers.
• Implement and maintain industry best practices.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Operations management software

Analytical & problem-solving

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication & interpersonal

Project management (PMP/Six Sigma)

Statistical analysis tools

Automation technologies

Data analysis & reporting

Time management

Independent and team work

Safety & regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

• Monitor and assess current operations workflows
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Develop and implement optimization strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations
• Conduct regular systems audits and generate reports
• Investigate, root cause and drive preventive action on operational issues
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Design and implement KPI to measure operational performance
• Train staff on new operational procedures
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers
• Implement and maintain industry best practices

Job Details

Job Description

• Monitor and assess current operations workflows
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Develop and implement optimization strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations
• Conduct regular systems audits and generate reports
• Investigate, root cause and drive preventive action on operational issues
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Design and implement KPI to measure operational performance
• Train staff on new operational procedures
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze data to inform decision-making processes
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers
• Implement and maintain industry best practices

Qualifications

• Experience in process optimization or lean manufacturing
• Proficiency with operations management software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma)
• Experience in a related industry (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, software)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and methods
• Experience with automation technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations engineering or a similar role
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of systems engineering
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations

Penang 16, Penang, Malaysia

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.