Process Engineer

Starlite Printers (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlite Printers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Process Engineer to improve and optimise manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes boosting productivity, enhancing quality, reducing waste and costs, troubleshooting process issues, and leading continuous improvement efforts.

You will work with Production, Quality, Maintenance and other departments to ensure efficient and stable production processes, participate in new product introductions, and drive process documentation and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing; printing/packaging industry is a plus.
• Knowledge in process improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, and implement production processes for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with QA to resolve print defects like color variation & quality issue.
• Optimize printing and finishing operations to reduce waste, downtime, and material usage.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation (e.g., SOPs, work instructions, control plans).
• Drive lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, etc.).
• Participate in new product introductions and equipment commissioning.
• Monitor key process parameters and provide data analysis for decision making.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and environmental standards.
• Analyze and improve current printing process & rigid box process.
• Prepare process flowcharts for each process.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Starlite Printers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is part of Starlite Group, a public-listed multinational group with nearly four decades of growth in the printing and packaging industry. The Group designs and manufactures world‑class printed packaging and paper products, with operations across Asia and an international presence supported by one‑stop capabilities in offset packaging, visual media, structural design, finishing, assembly and fulfilment.
We are looking for a Process Engineer to improve and optimise manufacturing processes. The role focuses on increasing productivity, improving quality, reducing waste and costs, troubleshooting process issues, and driving continuous improvement. The Process Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and other departments to ensure efficient and stable production processes.

You will play an important role in:

• Evaluate, design, and implement production processes for continuous improvement
• Work closely with QA to resolve print defects like color variation & quality issue
• Optimize printing and finishing operations to reduce wast, downtime, and material usage
• Prepare and maintain process documentation (e.g., SOPs, work instructions, control plans)
• Drive lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, etc.)
• Participate in new product introductions and equipment commissioning
• Monitor key process parameters and provide data analysis for decision making
• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, and environmental standards
• Analyze and improve current printing process & rigid box process
• Prepare process flowcharts for each process

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or relevant discipline
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing; printing/packaging industry is a plus
• Knowledge in process improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar tools is an advantage

Starlite Holdings was founded in Hong Kong in November 1970 and has grown from a local manufacturer into a publicly listed multinational corporation with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

Starlite Printers (Malaysia) was established in 1993. Today, the Group operates across Malaysia, Singapore and China, with manufacturing facilities in Johor Bahru, Penang, Suzhou, Shaoguan and Guangzhou.

From an offset packaging printer, Starlite has evolved into a one-stop visual media and printing solutions provider, specializing in printing, packaging and paper products, serving customers across international markets with a strong focus on quality and innovation.

Starlite Holdings was founded in Hong Kong in November 1970 and has grown from a local manufacturer into a publicly listed multinational corporation with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.

Starlite Printers (Malaysia) was established in 1993. Today, the Group operates across Malaysia, Singapore and China, with manufacturing facilities in Johor Bahru, Penang, Suzhou, Shaoguan and Guangzhou.

From an offset packaging printer, Starlite has evolved into a one-stop visual media and printing solutions provider, specializing in printing, packaging and paper products, serving customers across international markets with a strong focus on quality and innovation.