Industrial Engineering Manager

Boeing Composites Malaysia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead lean manufacturing initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and support capacity planning and factory optimization efforts.

This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, supporting production system development, managing industrial engineering activities, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Lean Manufacturing Engineers to deliver improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and safety.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
• Support factory and equipment capacity planning for current and future manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with NPI and operations teams to ensure readiness for future business growth.
• Manage departmental planning, budget, and resource allocation.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, accountability, and employee development.
• Apply data-driven analysis to improve production flow, space utilization, and direct labor planning.
• Support EH&S responsibilities in line with company standards and leadership expectations

Requirements

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or lean leadership.

• Exposure to factory planning, equipment planning, and production readiness

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Solid knowledge of:

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Capacity Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Cost Reduction
  • Production System Optimization

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive change and deliver results.