Sr Industrial Engineer

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, then create and implement solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!

Our Engineering team are looking for the right teammate to support the Malaysia manufacturing site in Batu Kawan, Penang. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will lead initiatives to increase throughput, reduce operational cost, and improve performance in key constraint areas. You will also take the lead in layout design, planning and automation initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. You will be empowered to drive production stabilization efforts across the organization by applying your industrial engineering expertise, lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.

Where you come in:

• You will develop optimal material flow from incoming, through warehouse, kitting, assembly, and onto packaging by applying Lean tools, and continually monitor processes to ensure the best possible manufacturing efficiency.

• You will develop, implement, and evaluate business and engineering solutions to modify or improve existing production and processing methods, including minimizing cycle time, eliminating redundant activities, assessing appropriate task placement, and evaluating storage and throughput capacity.

• You will lead initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve performance in constraint areas.

• You will develop, maintain, and validate manufacturing metrics such as equipment cycle time and run rate per standard, and drive productivity improvements for better cost and manufacturing efficiency.

• You will perform manning ratio analysis and compute optimal headcount requirements to improve manufacturing cost and efficiency.

• You will develop, evaluate, and maintain equipment capacity planning, support short-term capacity planning, and lead mid- to long-term capacity planning activities through capacity modelling and simulation to maximize utilization.

• You will implement data-driven continuous improvement projects for CapEx avoidance and capital efficiency, and coordinate capital expenditure requests, approval processes, and delivery status tracking.

• You will provide solutions for site space requirements and utilization through space modelling analysis and perform various layout planning scenarios to support short-, mid-, and long-term business demand.

• You will design layouts for equipment, materials, and workspace to achieve maximum operational efficiency.

• You will lead production line layout, equipment and product storage planning, and coordinate tool installation activities to support production in collaboration with site facilities and area engineers.

What makes you successful:

• You are typically required to hold a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 5–8 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment.

• You are able to identify areas for improvement to optimize cycle time, machine capacity, and manpower utilization.

• You are able to do plant layout design and space planning using drafting tools such as AutoCAD, considering optimal material flow and its impact on the overall plant layout.

• You are able to manage self-directed projects, maintain timelines, stay organized, and balance multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.

• You are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty, with a willingness to try new and challenging tasks, and you have proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

• You are an excellent communicator (both written and verbal), with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

• You are a team player with a positive attitude and growth-oriented mindset.

What you’ll get: (this section should not be modified)

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.

• Growth opportunities on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

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