Staff Industrial Engineer

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Penang, Daerah Timor Laut, Penang, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads industrial engineering teams and technicians in work measurement, labor standards, facility layout, process optimization, production planning, cost reduction, throughput improvement, and operational control systems. Partners on manufacturable product design, improves constrained processes, optimizes workforce and equipment utilization, and supports workforce recruitment and retention strategies.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Staff Industrial Engineer located in Prai, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Manages a team of engineers and technicians to establish work measurement programs and evaluates work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
  • Evaluates staff utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to define efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
  • Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocation work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
  • May develop management systems for cost reviews, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation
  • Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost reviews, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.
  • Designs or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as defining the most efficient plant locations.
  • Organizes details into a broad view of the total operations and organization of Flex.
  • Partners with other engineering team members to design manufacturable new products
  • Manages initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas.
  • Implements appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training. A Master's or MBA Degree is preferred.
  • Typically requires 7 years of engineering experience including supervision.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Performance Bonus

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Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training
  • Seven years of engineering experience, including supervision
  • Master's or MBA degree

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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