Coating Operations Lead — Process Optimization & OEE

Seamaster Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Seamaster Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Coating Process Engineer to drive productivity improvements and supervise coating operations. You will monitor OPE/OEE, manage tooling, and lead cost-reduction and quality-improvement projects within a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a chemical engineering background and 2–3 years in a coating/process engineering capacity, with strong data analysis and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience as Coating Process Engineer or in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin (added advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage productivity improvement activities on Operation Efficiency (OPE) / Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
• Conduct, supervise and optimize operation equipment/tooling and process measurement control.
• Lead improvement projects to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Provide relevant training when required.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, quality control procedures, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in the paint shop.
• Support new product introduction with technical guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control and production teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Detail-oriented

Safety regulations knowledge

MS Office

Team player

Ethics and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ISO 9002 quality management

Job description

Seamaster Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Coating Process Engineer to drive productivity improvements and supervise coating operations. You will monitor OPE/OEE, manage tooling, and lead cost-reduction and quality-improvement projects within a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a chemical engineering background and 2–3 years in a coating/process engineering capacity, with strong data analysis and attention to detail.