IE Engineer

Day to Day Responsibilities:

    Design, analyze and optimize production layout and material flow to maximize space utilization, output and work efficiency.
    Conduct time & motion studies and line balancing to establish standard work, cycle times and labor standards.
    Drive capacity improvement through bottleneck analysis, capacity modeling, and machine/labor utilization studies (e.g., OEE, DT, yield).
    Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
    Support Lean deployment using tools such as VSM, 5S, SMED, standard work, pull/flow and visual management.
    Promote digitalization of shop-floor processes – data collection, dashboards, digital work instructions, and IE data systems – to improve visibility and decision-making.
    Support cost reduction and productivity improvement projects; quantify savings and track benefit realization.
    Support new product introduction and new line/equipment installation with process design, cycle time estimates and staffing plans.
    Establish and maintain process documentation, SOPs, routings and labor/BOM data.
    Provide performance analysis and routine reports to support management decision-making.
    Others as required

Education & Experience

    B.S. or above degree; Industrial Engineering or related major (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering) is preferred.
    2+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred (entry level considered with strong IE fundamentals).
    Lean manufacturing / Kaizen experience is preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behaviors)

    Solid knowledge of IE fundamentals: layout design, line balancing, time & motion study, work measurement, standard work and capacity planning.
    Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma tools: DMAIC, VSM, SMED, 5S, SPC, statistic tools and QC Story.
    Familiar with manufacturing operations and cross-function processes.

    Problem analysis and solving skills; logical thinking and data oriented.
    Good organizational and coordination skills; able to plan annual activities and manage multiple projects.
    MS – Office, good at Excel; able to utilize digitalization/AI tools; simulation or CAD/layout tools a plus.
    DMAIC GB is required, BB is a plus.
    Good English comprehension in listening, speaking, writing and reading.
    Aptitude for success in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
    Ability to engage employees to involve within improvement activities.