Lead Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineering (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia; onsite manufacturing environment with up to 15% domestic and international travel

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures advanced purity solutions for the semiconductor industry.

What you will do

• Lead validation and qualification activities for new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing expansions.
• Guide installation and commissioning of production-scale equipment using IQ/OQ protocols and qualify processes against KPOV targets.
• Design experiments, apply statistical analysis, and implement solutions to improve yield, capacity, variation, safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Provide sustaining support on the manufacturing floor, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Operations, R&D, Quality, Equipment & Automation, Facilities, and EH&S teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing sites, capabilities, costs, and risks to support global footprint optimization and capacity planning across Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including process leadership or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with filtration-related manufacturing processes and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Six Sigma certification, statistical data analysis using MINITAB or similar tools, and proficiency in SPC, FMEA, and V&Q processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and project management, supported by strong analytical, technical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to lead collaboratively, manage multiple projects, adapt to changing business needs, and work with limited direction on critical issues.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Subject-matter expertise in filtration manufacturing processes.
• Experience qualifying new facilities, equipment, processes, or products.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance and competitive contractual and profit-sharing bonuses.
• Paid public holidays and paid time off.
• Education assistance for continuous learning and development.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• Opportunities to build relationships across the organization and grow through demonstrated performance.