Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worl…
Skills: Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Team Leadership, Process Optimization
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain Optimization, Machining Processes
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Category Management, Capacity Planning, CNC Machining
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Supplier Ramp Strategy, Industrialization, CNC Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Strategic Sourcing
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Financial Steering, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Business Partnering
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Capacity Planning, Time Study, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Product Development Engineering, Electrical Failure Analysis, Wafer Testing, Statistical Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
A Day in Your Life at MKS: The OPEX/Lean Engineer supports the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Global OPEX/Lean programs across assigned manufacturing and service sites especially Batu Kawan. This …
Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5S
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Module-level Testing, Test Automation Frameworks, Java, C++, Semiconductor Memory
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of h…
Skills: Production Scheduling, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning
Turner & TownsendBatu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources…
Skills: Project Planning, Construction Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Risk Management
Turner & TownsendBatu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources…
Skills: Project Planning, Project Execution, Financial Monitoring, Change Control, Team Leadership
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Procurement Management, Supplier Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, RFx Development, Bid Analysis
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Manufacturer Management, Procurement Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Reduction
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Manufacturer Management, Price Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Reduction
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Program Management, New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Operations, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Coordination
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Materials Planner at MKS, you will develop accurate demand forecasts, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure supply meets demand for VSD business. This ro…
Skills: Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, SAP
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Instructional Design, Facilitation, Adult Learning Methodology, LMS Administration, Learning Analytics
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreak…
Skills: Instructional Design, Facilitation, Adult Learning Methodology, LMS Administration, Learning Analytics
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Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers to optimize production processes and implement lean manufacturing principles. Responsible for capacity planning, productivity improvement initiatives, and the design of efficient factory layouts.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field with 6-8 years of manufacturing experience. Must have 2-3 years of experience leading engineers or cross-functional improvement projects.
About VAT Group
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
As an Industrial Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the team's efforts to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and implement lean manufacturing principles. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Industrial Engineers to achieve departmental and business objectives.
Establish clear performance expectations, competency development plans, and succession planning for team members.
Provide technical mentoring and guidance on industrial engineering methodologies, lean manufacturing tools, and problem-solving techniques.
Lead capacity planning activities, including machine, labor, space, and infrastructure requirements to support business growth and customer demand.
Develop short-, mid-, and long-term capacity models to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
Drive production ramp readiness activities through capacity validation, bottleneck management, and risk mitigation planning.
Support make-or-buy analysis and resource allocation to optimize production effectiveness.
Lead data-driven productivity improvement initiatives focusing on labor efficiency, utilization, throughput, and cost optimization.
Conduct time studies, work measurement, MTM analysis, line balancing, and process flow analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
Drive cycle time reduction, OEE improvement, setup reduction, material flow optimization, and waste elimination initiatives.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, productivity benchmarks, and labour standards.
Drive implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing principles, including:
6S; Visual Management; Standard Work; Value Stream Mapping; Pull Systems / Kanban; Waste Elimination; Continuous Improvement Programs
Lead Kaizen workshops and value stream improvement projects to improve business performance.
Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to deploy plant-wide lean initiatives.
Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, warehouse interfaces, and workstation ergonomics.
Evaluate and recommend automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Support investment justification through business case analysis, ROI evaluation, and capacity studies.
Lead implementation of approved automation and process optimization projects.
Collaborate closely with Production, Process Engineering, NPI, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Finance, and Project Management teams.
Support new product introductions, transfer projects, and facility expansion projects from an industrial engineering perspective.
Lead process improvement and industrialization projects from concept through implementation.
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Ensure projects deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, capacity, and cost.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, labour efficiency, utilization, capacity, lead time, and cost performance.
Prepare reports, presentations, and management updates summarizing achievements, project status, risks, and future improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and applicable industrial engineering practices.
Stay updated on emerging industrial engineering methodologies, digital manufacturing technologies, and industry best practices.
Benchmark and deploy innovative solutions to improve plant competitiveness and operational performance.
Support all other duties and assignments as directed by Management.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum 6-8 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 2-3 years leading engineers or cross-functional improvement projects.
Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience supporting capacity expansion, production ramp-up, automation, or relocation projects is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data and system configurations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
Lean Master Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MTM Practitioner Certification
Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing Certification
Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.
We change the world with vacuum solutions – that is our purpose as the world’s leading supplier of high-end vacuum valves. The Group reports in two segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics and vacuum coating industries as well as for the industrial and research sector. Global Service provides local expert support to customers and offers genuine spare parts, repairs and upgrades. VAT reported net sales of CHF 1,074 million in 2025 and employs some 3,250 people worldwide, with representatives in 29 countries and manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania.
Offices: Rütistrasse 4, Haag, St Gallen 9469, CH · 655 River Oaks Pkwy, San Jose , Ca 95134, US · Zur Wetterwarte 50,, 337/G, Haus, Dresden 01109, DE · 4, Impasse de la Noisette, Z.I. des Godets, C.E. 419, Verrières-le-Buisson, France F-91374 , FR · Edmund House Rugby Road Leamington Spa, Warwickshire , England CV32 6EL , GB
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