Senior Production Engineer Extrusion

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Calumpit; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation is seeking a Senior Production Engineer (Plastics Extrusion) to lead troubleshooting, optimize extrusion processes, and mentor the engineering team in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines. This onsite, full-time role reports to the Production Manager and focuses on reducing scrap while improving yield and stability.

The candidate will drive process optimization, monitor OEE metrics, and coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and suppliers to ensure high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; Licensed Engineer is an advantage).
• 3+ years hands-on experience in plastics extrusion manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion line operations and troubleshooting.
• Leadership ability, systematic problem-solving, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wires extrusion efficiency and troubleshooting.
• Optimize equipment performance and monitor OEE and utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement permanent countermeasures for issues.
• Lead and mentor production engineers and operators with hands-on guidance.
• Coordinate reporting and collaboration with Maintenance, QA, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork & communication

Plastics extrusion expertise

Productivity tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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.