Lean Six Sigma Engineer

Jabil Malaysia; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil invites a Lean Six Sigma Engineer to lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools across manufacturing processes. You will educate and mentor teams, develop VSMs and Kaizen events, and drive waste elimination while partnering with Industrial Engineers to enhance ergonomics and efficiency.

The role focuses on applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to optimize operations, reduce variability, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and Lean Continuous Improvement experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with ROI tools and Lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement process improvements that impact DL efficiency.
• Coordinate the development of VSM's, Kaizen workshops in their respective area of responsibility.
• Conduct ergonomic studies and analyze proposed ideas for improvement in conjunction with Industrial Engineers and processes implemented to positively impact ergonomics of workstations.
• Keep improving assigned areas through monitoring and action format Lean Index.
• Identify opportunities for reducing costs and improving productivity while coordinating the implementation of these improvements.
• Responsible for assigning workload and activities. Make improvement projects based on the reduction in the variation of processes (Six Sigma).
• Responsible for devising, implementing and monitoring error-proof devices in areas where opportunity is identified.
• Recommend and document methods to improve efficiency, reducing waste in materials and equipment.
• Apply, educate, promote, and spread culture in the use of lean manufacturing tools
• Active participation in LPA, QRQC & JOS
• Develop and apply quality techniques for troubleshooting to optimize process quality using lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma.
• Develop and document simulations to analyze the impact of improvements previously taken, if applicable
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma (DMAIC)

Industrial Engineering

Process improvement

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Quality Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

Arena

GPSS

Pro-model

FlexSim

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Using the tools of Lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma (Lean Six Sigma) (VSM , SMED , Kaizen DMAIC , PDCA , etc. ), the key responsibilities of this position include educating, promoting, and mentoring continuous improvement across Jabil. The Lean Six Sigma Engineer aims to optimize any process or operation, which seeks to minimize or eliminate the activities of non-value add, better known as waste. The focus is to seek those opportunities by as updating, changing, or correcting current processes with minimal room for error.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Propose and implement process improvements that impact positively on specific areas, such as DL efficiency
• Coordinate the development of VSM's, Kaizen workshops in their respective area of responsibility, as requested
• Conduct ergonomic studies and analyze proposed ideas for improvement in conjunction with Industrial Engineers and processes implemented to positively impact ergonomics of workstations
• Keep improving assigned areas through monitoring and action format Lean Index
• Identify opportunities for reducing costs and improving productivity while coordinating the implementation of these improvements
• Responsible for assigning workload and activities. Make improvement projects based on the reduction in the variation of processes (Six Sigma)
• Responsible for devising, implementing and monitoring error-proof devices in areas where opportunity is identified.
• Recommend and document methods to improve efficiency, reducing waste in materials and equipment.
• Apply, educate, promote, and spread culture in the use of lean manufacturing tools
• Active participation in LPA, QRQC & JOS
• Develop and apply quality techniques for troubleshooting to optimize process quality using lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma.
• Develop and document simulations to analyze the impact of improvements previously taken, if applicable
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, , Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and relevant Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience may be considered. QIS , LPA, JOS , Lean Bronze, PDCA , VSM , Statistical Process Control, SMED , Kronos , ergonomic analysis, decision time and motion Understanding ROI Tool Persuasive and assertive communication skills Microsoft Office ( PowerPoint , Excel , Word ) Packages Simulation (Arena or GPSS or Pro -model or Flexsim , etc )

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