Job Description
Job Title:  Staff Industial Engineer
Posting Start Date:  10/21/26
Requisition Id:  15383
Job Description: 

About our group:

The Industrial engineer is working to support manufacturing in a portion of Capacity planning, Capital and equipment planning, Layout planning then execute per plan (The resources are Space, Equipment, HPU (Hour Per Unit)). To provide a plan for other departments that is aligned with demand.

About the role - you will:

  • Lead cross-functional alignment on capacity, capital, and resource planning to support business commitments and technology roadmap execution.
  • Develop a capacity plan for equipment and tooling which aligned with capacity commitments, product roadmaps, and cross-functional commodity requirements.
  • Analyze and manage equipment capacity to ensure demand fulfillment and achievement of business targets.
  • Analyze capacity and capital requirements and perform what-if scenario assessments to support business decision-making
  • Define and adjust equipment deployment plans and realign capacity to support frontline operational execution.
  • Consolidate equipment assumptions, technology roadmaps, and planning inputs to support short- and long-term capacity planning.
  • Understand Capital planning and budget planning processes
  • Lead and prepare all required documentation for new equipment acquisitions, including AR (Appropriation Request) and PR (Purchase Requisition) submissions
  • Develop solutions to address capacity, capital planning, and execution challenges.
  • Monitor and report capital spending and equipment status
  • Maintain and continuously improve standard capacity and capital planning documentation and processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional to understand business requirements and support strategic planning and execution activities.
  • Support strategic initiatives and transformation programs, including Slider Modernization, Smart Factory, AI adoption, and automation projects.
  • Design and implement automated workflows and digital solutions for capacity, capital, and resource planning, aligned with the organization's AI and digital transformation roadmap.
  • Apply Lean principles and Industrial Engineering (IE) methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource, capacity, and capital planning processes.

About you:

  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude, accountability, and ownership of responsibilities.
  • Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizations to drive project success.
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks, manage competing deadlines, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with database systems, data analytics platforms, and simulation tools (e.g., Python, FlexSim, Arena) is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of AI, automation, digital solutions, and workflow optimization is preferred.
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Your experience includes:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in the Industrial Engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience
  • Background on IE (Industrial Engineer) with Capacity and Capital planning
  • Good knowledge in Hard Disk Drive manufacturing and Slider operation
  • Experience with automate workflow, database, data analytics platforms, and simulation tools (e.g., Python, FlexSim, and Arena), with the ability to query, analyze, and interpret data from database systems.

Location:

Korat, Thailand 

Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finish drives. Our employees enjoy ample on-site parking as well as free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, to and from Bangkok and on the weekend to and from Khon Kaen University. At work you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks at one of our 24-7 on-site canteens or coffee shop. We offer ping-pong, a running/walking trail, basketball and volleyball teams, and classes in our on-site fitness center. We also have many on-site events and opportunities to give back to the local community

 

Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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