Production and Process Engineer

Gulf Lubes Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Lubes Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a production/ Process Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will support machinery operation, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable reliable performance and successful process changes.

Key responsibilities include analyzing processes for efficiency, troubleshooting daily issues, implementing quality controls, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or related discipline.
• Experience in production engineering, process improvement, manufacturing operations, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and process documentation.
• Understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, and ISO 9001/ISO 14001.
• Clear technical communication and ability to prepare reports, procedures, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current production processes to improve efficiency, cycle time, and defects.
• Troubleshoot daily production issues; coordinate with technicians and operate machinery.
• Implement quality control procedures and conduct root-cause analysis for defects.
• Collect and interpret production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvements.
• Evaluate, install, and maintain production equipment; collaborate with vendors for upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental regulations, and ISO standards.
• Prepare SOPs, process flow diagrams, work instructions, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, R&D, and quality to support new product introduction and changes.
• Track improvement initiatives and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

Drive production efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will support the smooth operation of machinery and equipment, improve production processes, analyse operational data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable performance and successful process changes.

Key responsibilities

Analyse current production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and minimise defects.

Troubleshoot daily production issues, coordinate with technicians, and support the smooth operation of machinery and equipment.

Implement and monitor quality control procedures, conduct root‑cause analysis for defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Collect and interpret production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement areas.

Evaluate, install, and maintain production equipment, and collaborate with vendors on upgrades and new technology integration.

Ensure processes comply with workplace safety standards, environmental regulations, and applicable industry certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, work instructions, and engineering reports.

Work closely with production supervisors, maintenance teams, research and development, and quality engineers to support new product introduction and process changes.

Track improvement initiatives, document outcomes, and communicate recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Relevant qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related discipline.

Experience in production engineering, process improvement, manufacturing operations, or a similar environment.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use production data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.

Knowledge of quality management systems, root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, and process documentation.

Understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, and manufacturing standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, quality, research and development, and external vendors.

Clear technical communication skills and the ability to prepare accurate reports, procedures, and work instructions.

Practical knowledge of production equipment, process flow analysis, and improvement methodologies will be an advantage.