Best Practice Engineer (Westport Based)

Cargill; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agricultural company is seeking a Best Practice Engineer in Malaysia to apply engineering techniques for improving manufacturing processes. The role includes providing technical support, project management, and ensuring efficient plant operations. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering Science or related field, with preferably 2 years of experience in the Palm Oil industry. Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Palm Oil industry preferred.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and experience in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering techniques to improve manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support and project management skills.
• Implement Best Practices from Manufacturing Excellence Program.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

PI (data historian)

Job description

The Best Practice Engineer applies engineering techniques to assist in the improvement of manufacturing processes and products. In this role, you will provide technical support, operations experience, continuous improvement and project management skills in a plant support capacity that ensures safe, efficient and low-cost plant operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will handle manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability.

Assesses current manufacturing equipment and processes and makes recommendations for improvements.

To implement Best Practices from Manufacturing Excellence Program, identify the gaps, provide and execute action plan.

Helps in conducting tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, specific gravity, pressure, and viscosity.

Be the champion to implement Manufacturing Excellence (ME) program such as stable ops program, Process Operability and Controllability (POC) in production and packaging department, to provide trainings and facilitate activities in ME programs.

Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Other minimum qualifications may apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science, or any other related subjects or minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably from Palm Oil industry in engineering role.

Has experience in running refinery processes – Multistock deodorizer, Palm oil fractionation and Hydrogenation plant, involvement in product planning/ development

Experience in operating Refinery and Neutralizing and have basic understanding of process plant reliability concept

Strong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certifications

Possesses working knowledge of engineering subject matter

Use of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project programs

Project management experience gained through prior experience

Possess good interpersonal skills, result oriented and a strong team player

Can work with all level of people in the organization and have trouble shooting skill and experience