Industrial Engineer: Cost & Planning in Semiconductor Fab

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is seeking a cost control specialist to initiate and drive cross-functional cost saving projects in a wafer fab environment. You will be responsible for aligning cost goals with corporate strategy and presenting progress to senior leadership.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, knowledge of IE methodologies, and experience in capacity planning and WIP control within a semiconductor manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing with exposure to wafer fab operations.
• Experience in capacity planning, cycle time management, WIP control, and productivity optimization in a fab environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IE methodologies including line balancing, bottleneck management, and cost modelling.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and systems (JMP, SQL, Tableau/Power BI, PROMIS) is advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to translate data into insights.
• High accountability, adaptability, and ability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and drive cross-functional cost saving projects aligned to corporate goals.
• Understand cost saving goals and ensure alignment to business objectives.
• Perform cost and schedule duties under corporate guidance.
• Present cost control results to Fab GM and Senior Management.
• Involve in program/cost saving project benefits and develop key metrics.
• Analyze progress of cost saving projects including pay-back, risk, and resources.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Tools

JMP

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

PROMIS

Job description

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation is seeking a cost control specialist to initiate and drive cross-functional cost saving projects in a wafer fab environment. You will be responsible for aligning cost goals with corporate strategy and presenting progress to senior leadership.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, knowledge of IE methodologies, and experience in capacity planning and WIP control within a semiconductor manufacturing setting.