Senior Production Engineer (Extrusion)

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Calumpit; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation in Calumpit, Bulacan is seeking a Senior Production Engineer (Plastics Extrusion) to lead technical troubleshooting, improve process stability, and mentor the engineering team on the shop floor.

You will drive extrusion efficiency, optimize equipment performance, monitor OEE, and collaborate with Maintenance and QA to reduce scrap and improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) with hands‑on extrusion experience.
• Licensed Engineer is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wires extrusion efficiency and resolve complex technical issues.
• Optimize extrusion line performance and monitor OEE metrics.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on troubleshooting for engineers and operators.
• Develop and execute training plans to raise team capabilities.
• Track production variance and coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Manufacturing optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Licensed Engineer (advantage)

Tools

Productivity tracking tools

QA/QC tools

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking to drive operational excellence and optimize manufacturing workflows? We are seeking a high-performing Senior Production Engineer (Plastics Extrusion) to lead technical troubleshooting, enhance process stability, and mentor our engineering team in Calumpit, Bulacan!

About The Role

• Location: Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines (Onsite)
• Role Type: Full-time
• Department: Wire / Production
• Reporting To: Production Manager
• Work Schedule: 5-day work week

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will oversee wires extrusion efficiency by solving complex technical issues, optimizing equipment performance, and developing the engineering team to reach high-impact production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Quality Control: Fine-tune extrusion machine settings to maximize yield, enhance product consistency, reduce defects, and achieve significant reductions in scrap/reject rates.
• Operational Efficiency & Machine Productivity: Monitor and drive key operational metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and machine utilization while minimizing technical downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process-related bottlenecks, establish permanent countermeasures for recurring technical issues, and enhance process stability.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, direct hands‑on troubleshooting support, and execute structured skill‑up training plans for production engineers and operators.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Track daily production variance, manage technical improvement reports, and coordinate across Maintenance, QA, and suppliers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred; Licensed Engineer is an advantage).
• Experience: At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in the Plastics Extrusion manufacturing process.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in wires extrusion parameter optimization, extrusion line operations, productivity tracking tools, and advanced equipment troubleshooting.
• Core Competencies: Proven leadership ability, systematic problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and strong teamwork/communication skills.