Process Engineer (Plastics Compounding)

Job Summary Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Role and Responsibilities 1. Monitor the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with history of problems. 2. Responsible for establishing processing conditions for existing production equipment and improving production efficiency for plastics compounding. 3. Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation. 4. Resolve production problems involving process procedures by effectively integrating with Manufacturing and Technology. 5. Conduct plant trials to qualify new process and scale up sample process to production units. 6. Work on projects to improve rates and setup standard formats for different process. To involve in investigation of the customer complaints related to the process issue and LIC200 related. 7. Work on improving overall production quality and participate in plant wide quality endeavors. 8. Assist in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime. 9. Involve and communicate with related parties in new product process transfer from other plant. 10. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by direct Supervisor. 11. Continuous improvement and lean initiatives: a. Timely RCA, develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address issues. b. Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects, collaborating with various departments and teams to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence. c. Lead implementation of lean projects, such as 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management, to eliminate waste, improve workflow, cost savings as well as enhance overall Performance. Requirements : 1. Degree / Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline. 2. At least 2 years of relevant working experience. Candidate with no experience with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply 3. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Words and Powerpoint. 4. Certified with 6-Sigma Green Belt. 5. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, proficient in RCA, LSW and other lean tools. 6.(a)Good communication & interpersonal skills (b) Possess a sense of urgency and good time management skills. (c ) Able to work in fast paced environment (d) Good report writing skills (e) Proactive work attitude Working hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm