Sr. Mgr, Asia Industrial Engineering

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

The Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering leads the industrial engineering function for warehouse operations. The role finds and delivers improvements in productivity, capacity, cost, quality and safety. It sets strategy for process design, facility layout, automation, labor standards and continuous improvement. It also builds a capable engineering team and works across functions to support business growth and customer service goals. This role to be based in Penang, Batu Kawan.

What you’ll do

Strategy & Leadership

• Define and drive the Industrial Engineering strategy and roadmap aligned with regional and global logistics objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and analysts, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, capability development, and succession planning.
  
  

Process & Operational Excellence

• Design, analyze, and optimize warehouse processes, including receiving, putaway, storage, picking, kitting, packing, and shipping.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
  
  

Capacity, Layout & Facilities Planning

• Lead capacity and space planning, facility layouts, material flow, and workstation design for existing and new operations.
• Develop simulation, forecasting, and scenario models to support capacity expansion, relocation, and logistics network changes.
  
  

Automation & Digital Transformation

• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation and technology solutions such as ASRS, AMRs, conveyors, WMS enhancements, RFID, and robotic process automation.
• Develop business cases, ROI analysis, and CapEx proposals to support investment decisions.
  
  

Performance & Cost Management

• Define and monitor operational KPIs, including productivity, cost per unit, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, equipment uptime, and capacity utilization.
• Identify and execute productivity and cost-reduction opportunities to achieve annual improvement targets.
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Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Incorporate ergonomics, EHS, safety, quality, and maintainability requirements into process, equipment, and layout designs.
• Ensure operations comply with company policies, ISO standards, applicable regulations, and established quality requirements.
  
  

Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, Finance, Facilities, Maintenance, and global engineering teams.
• Drive standardization of Industrial Engineering methodologies, tools, and processes across regional sites.
  
  

Who we’re looking for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• A master's degree (MSc, MBA or MEng) is preferred.

Experience

• 12 or more years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or supply chain.
• At least 5 years leading engineering teams and managing people.
• A track record of large improvement and automation projects with measurable results.
• Experience in semiconductor, high-tech or similar regulated industries is an advantage.

Technical skills

• Strong command of Lean, Six Sigma, work measurement, capacity planning and facility layout design.
• Hands-on experience with WMS/ERP systems (such as SAP EWM or Oracle) and warehouse automation.
• Skilled with simulation and design tools (such as FlexSim, AnyLogic or AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (such as Excel, Power BI, SQL or Python).
• Familiar with maintenance management systems and reliability practices.

Preferred qualifications

Certifications (preferred)

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
• PMP or an equivalent project management certification
• APICS / ASCM (CPIM or CSCP)

Core competencies

• Strategic thinking and sound business judgment
• Leading people and developing talent
• Analytical problem solving
• Managing change and influencing stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including with senior leaders
• Results focus and accountability
• Working well across cultures and regions

Working conditions

• Works in both office and warehouse settings, sometimes on the floor in production areas.
• Some regional or international travel.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.