Senior Production Engineer (Extrusion)

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corp.; Calumpit; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corp. is seeking a Senior Production Engineer (Plastics Extrusion) in Calumpit, Bulacan. Onsite role leading technical troubleshooting, improving process stability and manufacturing efficiency, while mentoring the engineering team to meet ambitious production targets.

You will optimize extrusion line settings, track OEE, reduce scrap, and collaborate with Maintenance, QA, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in Plastics Extrusion.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Licensed Engineer is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune extrusion processes to maximize yield.
• Monitor OEE and machine productivity.
• Lead and mentor production engineers and operators.
• Prepare and present technical improvement reports.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and QA on process changes.

Skills

Process optimization

Quality control

OEE tracking

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or related field)

Licensed Engineer is an advantage

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.