Junior Process Engineer

Newell Brands; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer products company in Malaysia is seeking a candidate to assist in process management within glove manufacturing. The role includes maintaining standard documents, conducting lab experiments, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a Polymer or Chemistry degree along with experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in English and knowledge of chemistry and polymers is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Polymer or Chemistry degree holder with experience in glove manufacturing.
• Knowledge in chemistry, polymers, and formulation; mechanical elements knowledge would be a plus.
• Speaks and writes English, computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Process Manager & Superintendent with standard group documents.
• Measure efficiency of remedial actions and update production team.
• Conduct laboratory/manufacturing line experiments following protocols.
• Compile & analyze test results database and document findings.
• Observe HEC guidance and report unsafe conditions before conducting experiments.

Skills

Knowledge in chemistry

Knowledge in polymers

Mechanical elements knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Polymer or Chemistry degree

Job description

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high‑performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Duties

• To assist Process Manager & Process Superintendent in maintaining and updating standard group documents (ISO 9001) detailing line and off‑line setting parameters (chlorination and post‑cure).
• To assist Process Superintendent in the list of Process department projects & KPI objectives assigned to the Process department.
• To measure the efficiency of remedial actions taken (Kaizen teams + daily production meeting) and be responsible to accurately update the feedback to the production team for the actions that required a lab assessment before trying it on the manufacturing line.
• To be able to conduct laboratory / manufacturing line experiments / product testing following existing protocols.
• Ability to compile & analyze test results database, to draw a sound and logical conclusion, to properly document and share experiments and conclusions, using the existing ISO quality system.
• To strictly observe all HEC (safety, health, environment) guidance when carrying out duty, to report any unsafe conditions/acts, and to always consider safety rules prior to conducting any unusual experiment.

Job Requirements

• Preferably a Polymer or Chemistry degree holder with experience in glove manufacturing.
• Knowledge in chemistry, polymers, and formulation; mechanical elements knowledge would be a plus.
• Speaks and writes English, computer literate.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well‑known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.