Engineer Process

Sibelco; Tapah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial minerals company is seeking a Process Engineer in Tapah, Malaysia. The role involves optimizing processes, managing costs, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, and leading cross-functional teams in improvement initiatives. Candidates should have an engineering degree and be familiar with Lean & Six Sigma methodologies. This position offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment that values sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is essential.
• Experience in process optimization and cost management is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean & Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to implement cost-saving measures.
• Conduct technical audits according to Sibelco guidelines.
• Maintain accurate process cost records and report KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and practices.

Skills

Cost optimization

Process engineering

Lean & Six Sigma

Project management

Technical auditing

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Process Cost Optimization and Engineering Activities

• Collaborate with Operations teams to identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives.
• Evaluate production processes to improve efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Recommend process changes to optimize material, energy, and labor utilization.
• Support the evaluation of technical and economic feasibility of projects
• Organize trials (lab and/or industrial) and use specific simulation software to develop the block flow diagrams and process flow sheet
• Initiate the Project Cost estimation, assessing a preliminary order of magnitude on the defined scope and on the block flow diagrams / flow sheet
• Support Project Planning and Execution
• Participate in project commissioning by assisting and training the operators and successfully transfer the project to the line
• Write manuals and instructions on process equipment
• Ensure Quality Control all along the project delivery
• Design new, innovative minerals and materials processes and adapt existing ones to improve efficiency, safety, sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Provide cost analysis support for continuous improvement and capital investment projects.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams to drive operational improvements.
• Assist in preparing cost‑benefit analyses and post‑implementation reviews
• Provide cost analysis support for continuous improvement and capital investment projects.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams to drive operational improvements.
• Assist in preparing cost‑benefit analyses and post‑implementation reviews.

Process Audit

Conduct technical and/or operational ad‑hoc audits on specific need basis, in accordance with the Sibelco Process Audit Guidelines.

Evaluate the minerals and materials processes and identify unnecessary complexities or flaws.

Trouble shooting and conduct the RCFA

Support installation of control systems, sketching the more suitable philosophy control.

Provide input for recommendations in clear audit reports.

• Lead and /or participate (hands‑on) in activities related to the Operational Excellence (OpEX) program in the cluster. He /She leads research and develop new ideas or solutions that contribute to create plants and systems in a cost‑effective and efficient way.
• Stay up to date with new process engineering technologies and innovation in the industry
• Participate in project review to implement lessons learned in following phases/projects
• Act as change agent of the OpEx cluster transformation
• Ensure a sustainable OpEx way of working overtime and train the Operations team in the OpEx handbook, tools and techniques.
• Drive specific OpEx projects.
• Support OEE performance dialogues and problem‑solving matrix tool
• Promote, lead or participate in problem solving sessions, idea generation workshop and kaizen
• Active user of Lean & Six Sigma tools
• Perform Overall Process Efficiency (OPE) observations

Cost Management

• Maintain accurate records of process cost data.
• Prepare and present cost performance reports to management.
• Ensure timely reporting of production cost KPIs.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts related to operational costs.
• Validate cost assumptions and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Track and report cost‑saving initiatives’ effectiveness

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all activities execute and comply Sibelco HSE standards at site
• Comply with 10 life saving rules .
• Implement and enforce all Sibelco’s HSE related rules, regulations, procedures and actions at site

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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