Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence (m/f/d)

IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.You work in international teams with a high degree of personal responsibility and short communication channels.
Your Responsibilities

• 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.

Your Qualifications

• 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.

Our offer

• Flexibility
• Benefits
• Development
• Fitness
• Security

Flexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence

Benefits: Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)

Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions

Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days

Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

If you have any questions, Anna Fritz will be happy to answer them.

Advantest
Anna Fritz
Böblingen
+49 (0) 7031.435.7103

For further information visit: www.advantest-career.de