Process Engineer Assistant Manager

PT JAC Consulting Indonesia; Desa Ciranjeng; On-site; IDR 250,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT JAC Consulting Indonesia seeks a seasoned Process/Maintenance Engineer to lead optimization and reliability improvements in plastic compounding operations. You will troubleshoot downtime, plan preventive maintenance, and drive automation upgrades.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to meet targets, install new equipment, and support engineering projects. English proficiency is required; experience in Japanese manufacturing companies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in plastic compounding or polymer manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion equipment, mixers, feeders, pelletizing systems, and utility equipment.
• Strong automation experience involving PLC, HMI, sensors, instrumentation, and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and productivity initiatives in plastic compounding operations.
• Troubleshoot production, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive factory automation projects, including PLC, HMI, sensors, and process control systems.
• Analyze machine performance and implement continuous improvement activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring production problems.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to achieve targets.
• Support new equipment installation, modifications, and engineering projects.

Skills

Polymer processing

Automation systems

Root cause analysis

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Polymer Engineering

Tools

Twin-screw extruders

HMI/PLC systems

Sensors & process control

Job description

Lead process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives in polymer compounding operations. Troubleshoot production, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime. Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Drive factory automation projects, including PLC, HMI, sensors, and process control systems.

Key responsibilities

Lead process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives in plastic compounding operations

Troubleshoot production, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime

Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Drive factory automation projects, including PLC, HMI, sensors, and process control systems

Analyze machine performance and implement continuous improvement activities

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring production problems

Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to achieve operational targets

Support new equipment installation, modifications, and engineering projects

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Polymer Engineering, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in plastic compounding, extrusion, masterbatch, or polymer manufacturing

Hands-on experience with twin-screw extruders, mixers, feeders, pelletizing systems, and utility equipment

Strong automation experience involving PLC, HMI, sensors, instrumentation, and process control systems

Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for manufacturing equipment and processes

Experience in maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvement

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Good leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills

Good command of English, both written and spoken

Experience in Japanese manufacturing companies is an advantage