Process Engineer

CAPLUGS PROTECTIVE COMPONENTS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Caplugs Protective Components (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Process Engineer (Rubber / Plastic Injection Moulding) to monitor and optimize production processes, support NPI activities, and ensure stable operations.

You will analyse performance, update SOPs/WIs, train operators, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams; English required, Mandarin helpful.

Qualifications

• Must understand production process control and manufacturing efficiency.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality requirements and automotive tools is a plus.
• Experience in rubber manufacturing or plastic injection moulding preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical capabilities for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate production processes, process controls and capacity for efficiency and stability.
• Support NPI activities including process evaluation, trial production, validation and transition to mass production.
• Analyse production performance indicators such as defect rates, process capability (PPK) and cycle times.
• Prepare, review and update SOPs and WIs for consistent operations.
• Conduct operator training and assess competency in manufacturing processes.
• Identify abnormalities, collaborate with production and quality teams to drive corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, process stability and productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Coordination

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Mechanical/Automotive/Polymer/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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Process Engineer (Rubber / Plastic Injection Moulding) for Caplugs Protective Components (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. The role involves monitoring and evaluating production processes, process controls and manufacturing capacity to ensure efficient and stable operations. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process evaluation, trial production, process validation and transition to mass production.

Key responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate production processes, process controls and manufacturing capacity to ensure efficient and stable operations.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process evaluation, trial production, process validation and transition to mass production.

Analyse production performance indicators, including defect rates, defect categories, process capability (PPK), critical process parameters and cycle times.

Prepare, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) to ensure consistent manufacturing operations.

Conduct production operator training and assess employees' competency in performing manufacturing processes.

Identify process abnormalities and collaborate with production and quality teams to investigate issues and implement corrective actions.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, product quality, process stability and manufacturing productivity.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment, preferably in rubber manufacturing or plastic injection moulding.

Understanding of production process control, manufacturing efficiency, capacity evaluation and process improvement.

Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management requirements and automotive quality tools such as FMEA and SPC would be an advantage.

Knowledge of process capability analysis, defect monitoring and production troubleshooting.

Good communication, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Good command of English; Mandarin proficiency would be an added advantage for coordination with overseas counterparts.

Self-motivated, proactive and willing to learn, with the ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

About us

Caplugs is a global manufacturer specialising in product protection, masking solutions and custom-moulded components, serving industries including automotive, medical, electronics and industrial manufacturing. As we establish our manufacturing operations in Malaysia, we are looking for a motivated Process Engineer to support production process development, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.