Senior Process Engineer - Plastic Molding

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia represents a client, a leading global manufacturer of premium acoustic and audio systems, seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Penang. You will drive operational excellence for plastic injection molding and robotic automation, ensuring compliance with top automotive quality standards.

You will develop core automotive quality documentation and lead Kaizen initiatives to improve cycle times, reduce downtime and optimize productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in industrial manufacturing, specifically plastics injection molding and automation.
• Experience with IATF 16949 core tools.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plastic injection molding process setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage robotic automation systems integrated with molding operations.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, Setup Instructions, and Standard Work.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Lead Kaizen to improve cycle times, reduce downtime, scrap and boost productivity.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve non-conformances and ensure traceability.

Skills

Injection molding process

Robotic automation systems

Quality systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plan

APQP

MSA

SPC

Job description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer of premium acoustic and audio systems, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving operational excellence across plastic injection molding operations and robotic automation systems, ensuring compliance with top automotive quality standards. based in Penang

the job.

• Injection Molding & Process Management: Oversee all aspects of the plastic injection molding process, including equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to meet exact quality specifications.

• Robotic Automation Systems: Handle the setup, maintenance, spare parts planning, and technical troubleshooting of robotic automation integrated with molding operations.

• Quality & Compliance Engineering: Develop and maintain core automotive quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Setup Instructions, and Standard Work Instructions.

• Quality Systems Adherence: Ensure all processes comply with IATF 16949 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Safety) standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen initiatives to improve cycle times, minimize downtime, reduce scrap, and optimize productivity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production and quality control teams to resolve non-conformance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure full process traceability.

the experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing, specifically within plastic injection molding and automation setups.

• Solid working knowledge of IATF 16949 core tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP, MSA, SPC). Experience within the automotive industry is highly preferred.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities, clear technical reporting, and effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree