Principal Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp. in Laguna is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, to drive efficient production operations through capacity planning aligned with growth and demand.

You will analyze production, equipment and workforce capabilities, lead facility layout optimization, and push Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs, while managing engineering projects and delivering data-driven insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field of study.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Industry exposure in Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing setup is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in capacity planning and facility layout design.
• Strong knowledge of capacity analysis, OEE, line balancing, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term and long-term capacity plans aligned with production forecasts.
• Analyze production demand, equipment capability, and workforce capacity to identify constraints.
• Lead capacity modeling and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure balanced capacity utilization.
• Recommend capital investments for equipment, automation, and facility expansion when needed.
• Design and implement efficient plant layouts that optimize workflow, material handling, and space utilization.
• Lead layout redesign projects for new product introductions, line expansion, or process improvements.
• Utilize layout planning tools such as AutoCAD, simulation software, and digital factory tools.
• Ensure layouts follow lean manufacturing principles and safety regulations.
• Optimize warehouse, production floor, and material flow systems.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methodologies to improve productivity.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and work measurement analysis.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities across production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Manage industrial engineering projects including layout changes, new line installations, and capacity expansion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Analyze production data, utilization rates, cycle times, and throughput.
• Develop dashboards and reports on capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
• Provide recommendations to leadership based on analytical insights.

Skills

Capacity planning

Layout optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Layout simulation tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Summary of the Role:

As a Principal Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering,you will be responsible for driving efficient production operations through strategic capacity planning aligned with business growth and demand forecasts. You will analyze production, equipment, and workforce capabilities to identify constraints and ensure optimal utilization. The role also involves leading facility layout optimization and process improvement initiatives using Lean and Industrial Engineering methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Additionally, you will manage engineering projects and leverage data analysis to provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Capacity Planning

• Develop short-term and long-term capacity plans aligned with production forecasts and business growth.
• Analyze production demand, equipment capability, and workforce capacity to identify constraints.
• Lead capacity modeling and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure balanced capacity utilization.
• Recommend capital investments for equipment, automation, and facility expansion when needed.

Facility Layout & Space Optimization

• Design and implement efficient plant layouts that optimize workflow, material handling, and space utilization.
• Lead layout redesign projects for new product introductions, line expansion, or process improvements.
• Utilize layout planning tools such as AutoCAD, simulation software, and digital factory tools.
• Ensure layouts follow lean manufacturing principles and safety regulations.
• Optimize warehouse, production floor, and material flow systems.

Process Improvement

• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methodologies to improve productivity.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and work measurement analysis.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities across production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Project Management

• Manage industrial engineering projects including layout changes, new line installations, and capacity expansion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze production data, utilization rates, cycle times, and throughput.
• Develop dashboards and reports on capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
• Provide recommendations to leadership based on analytical insights.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field of study.
• Atleast 8 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Industry exposure in the Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturingsetup is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in capacity planning and facility layout design
• Strong knowledge of capacity analysis, OEE, line balancing, and process optimization

Tools, Application and System Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, layout simulation tools, and data analysis software
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong project management and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to an on-site reportingwork arrangement.
• Open to a dayshiftwork schedule.