Manufacturing Engineer, Process, Chemical

Philips; Batam; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in Indonesia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead chemical process development and optimize existing processes. This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and offers opportunities for both experienced professionals and fresh graduates with relevant internships. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of chemistry, analytical skills, and proficiency in statistical tools.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, coating applications, or related sectors.
• Experience in project development and execution.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support chemical process development for new product introductions.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead problem-solving initiatives.
• Manage project activities including process validation and capacity analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of chemistry and chemical processes

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g. Minitab)

Agile and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)

Risk assessment tools (e.g. FMEA)

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for leading chemical process development for new product introductions, driving improvement initiatives to optimize existing processes and production performance, managing project execution, and applying statistical methods to resolve process challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support chemical process development and industrialization activities for new product introductions (NPI) and new technology implementation, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and statistical engineering tools to develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring high process capability and product quality.
• Troubleshoot project-related and production issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead problem-solving initiatives to ensure process stability and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage project activities, including process validation and verification, equipment design reviews, capacity analysis, BOM quantity calculations, review of control plans, and defining quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and technologies.
• Achieve key performance metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and yield, ensuring readiness for production scaling and operational handover.

You're the right fit if

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Preferably 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, coating applications, production operations, or related sectors. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and chemical processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Agile and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g. Minitab), CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks), risk assessment tools (e.g. FMEA)
• Experience in project development and execution, as well as process development and improvement

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an onsite role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won\'t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.