Lean / Operational Excellence & Digitization Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives across production in a semiconductor wafer fab environment. This role supports the deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement of key Lean practices, while working closely with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, workflow efficiency, and execution discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives across production operations.
• Deploy, sustain, and improve Lean practices such as AVP, QRCI, Obeya, 5S, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement workshops.
• Collaborate with Production, Module, DTIT, Quality, Training, and support teams to improve productivity, workflow efficiency, manpower flexibility, and cross-shift execution.
• Build and strengthen Lean culture on the shop floor by coaching teams, standardising best practices, tracking improvement actions, and ensuring results are measurable and sustainable.
• Support problem-solving activities, recovery actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor progress of improvement plans and follow through on implementation effectiveness.
• Contribute to operational reviews, presentations, and Lean-related reporting as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, production operations, Lean manufacturing, or operational excellence will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies such as AVP, QRCI, Obeya, 5S, Gemba, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and shifts.
• Strong communication, presentation, coaching, and shopfloor leadership skills.
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to support production floor activities, recovery actions, and occasional weekend or overtime needs when required.