Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Fuciphagus; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a proactive and curious Process Engineer to support process improvement and productivity within Production. You will study processes, analyze data, coordinate trials, implement improvements and monitor results.

You will also support the development of the company’s maintenance management system, with structured guidance and on-the-job training provided. Fresh graduates and junior engineers are welcome; you will work closely with Production, Maintenance, suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Other relevant Engineering disciplines may be considered.
• Fresh graduates and junior engineers are welcome.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with production data.
• Proactive, organized and able to follow through on assigned projects.
• Willing to spend time on the production floor and learn from experienced personnel.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, PDCA, Lean or Kaizen is an advantage.
• Exposure to manufacturing, ERP or maintenance systems is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Study production processes, workflows and equipment.
• Analyze productivity, manpower, cycle time and process performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop practical improvement ideas.
• Plan and coordinate trials, testing and implementation.
• Compare before-and-after results and monitor improvement performance.
• Support SOP and Work Instruction updates and handover to Production.
• Support maintenance planning, documentation, data tracking and system improvement.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, suppliers and other internal teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Trial coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a proactive and curious Process Engineer to support process improvement and productivity within Production. You will study processes, analyze data, coordinate trials, implement improvements and monitor results. You will also support the development of the company's maintenance management system.

Structured guidance and on-the-job training will be provided.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and curious Process Engineer to support process improvement and productivity within Production. You will study processes, analyze data, coordinate trials, implement improvements and monitor results. You will also support the development of the company's maintenance management system.

Structured guidance and on-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• · Study production processes, workflows and equipment.
• · Analyze productivity, manpower, cycle time and process performance.
• · Identify bottlenecks and develop practical improvement ideas.
• · Plan and coordinate trials, testing and implementation.
• · Compare before-and-after results and monitor improvement performance.
• · Support SOP and Work Instruction updates and handover to Production.
• · Support maintenance planning, documentation, data tracking and system improvement.
• · Work with Production, Maintenance, suppliers and other internal teams.

Requirements

• · Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Other relevant Engineering disciplines may be considered.
• · Fresh graduates and junior engineers are welcome.
• · Good analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• · Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with production data.
• · Proactive, organized and able to follow through on assigned projects.
• · Willing to spend time on the production floor and learn from experienced personnel.
• · Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, PDCA, Lean or Kaizen is an advantage.
• · Exposure to manufacturing, ERP or maintenance systems is an added advantage.

Language Requirements

• ·Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• · Mandarin communication skills are required when communicating with Mandarin-speaking suppliers or technical personnel.

What You Will Learn

• · Manufacturing process and productivity analysis
• · Process improvement, trials and implementation
• · Root cause analysis and practical problem solving
• · Project coordination and ownership
• · Maintenance management systems