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Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing Excellence (m/f/d)
Advantest
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Source date: 10/13/2026
About this role
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for complex electronic assemblies with focus on efficiency, scalability, throughput, and cost. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and Industrial Engineering methodologies. • Evaluate production concepts, process flows, layouts, and manufacturing strategies together with internal and external production partners. • Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies in manufacturing operations and implement sustainable improvements. • Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs), Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to improve manufacturability and operational performance. • Define and monitor manufacturing KPIs such as cycle time, throughput, OEE, utilization, productivity, yield, and cost efficiency. • Support industrialization, production ramp-up, and manufacturing transfer activities. • Lead value stream analysis and process optimization projects to increase manufacturing performance and reduce operational cost. • Drive data-based decision making through analysis of production data and operational metrics. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. • Several years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, or production management. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for complex technical products. • Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, and Waste Reduction methodologies. • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and global production networks. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset. • Ability to manage cross-functional improvement projects and drive implementation. • Very good English communication skills. • Willingness to travel (10-20%). Nice to Have • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or ATE industry. • Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing ramp-up management. • German language skills.