Senior Process Engineer & Process Engineer

Lynas Rare Earths Limited; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials processing company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their new department in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. The role involves leading feasibility studies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving process optimization initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Material Engineering, coupled with a minimum of 7 years' experience in the industry. Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is required, with additional languages being a plus. This position offers an opportunity to impact operational efficiency at a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in chemical/mineral processing industries.
• Registered Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• At least Green Belt Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute feasibility studies and process design.
• Translate research and pilot-scale data into scalable processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support commissioning and optimization of processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Process design

MATLAB/SPC

Lean Six Sigma

HAZOP leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Material Engineering

Job description

We are looking for 1 Senior Process Engineer & 1 Process Engineer to join our new department at LAMP, Kuantan.
He/ she serves as technical authority and execution specialist responsible from the scale-up of research innovations into operational plant assets.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and execute feasibility studies, process design, simulations, mass and energy balances, and preparation of PFDs and P&IDs.
• Translate research and pilot-scale data into scalable, commercially viable industrial processes.
• Ensure compliance with process safety requirements, regulatory standards (DOSH/DOE), and professional engineering practices.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure processes meet operational and commercial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, safety, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes lines into operations.

Requirements of the successful candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Material Engineering with minimum 7 years’ experience in chemical/ mineral processing industries.
• Registered Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
• Atleast Green Belt Six Sigma.
• Strong mathematical comprehension and ability to use MATLAB/SPC and Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization.
• Expertise in leading HAZOP, ensuring all special projects adhere to DOSH Malaysia and Process Safety Management (PSM) frameworks.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to confidently interact with people of all cultures at all levels.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Additional language will be an advantage.
• Must be willing to work in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.