Plastics Process Engineer - Lean & Improvement

FLINTEX CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FLINTEX CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

You will monitor the existing production process, establish processing conditions for plastics compounding, develop new process methods, and conduct plant trials to scale up to production units while driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the operation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience; candidates with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Certified with 6-Sigma Green Belt.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, proficient in RCA, Lean tools (LSW).
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills; time management; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; good report writing; proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the existing production process and address products with a history of problems.
• Establish processing conditions for existing equipment and improve production efficiency for plastics compounding.
• Develop new production process methods based on application and formulation.
• Resolve production problems by coordinating with Manufacturing and Technology.
• Conduct plant trials to qualify new processes and scale up to production units.
• Work on projects to improve rates and standardize processes; investigate customer complaints related to process issues.
• Contribute to overall production quality and plant-wide quality initiatives.
• Assist in setting work goals and performance standards to reduce rejects and downtime.
• Involve related parties in new product process transfers from other plants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Lead Lean initiatives: RCA, cross-functional projects, and 5S/value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve performance.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Report writing

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Polymers Sciences / Material Science / Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

6-Sigma Green Belt

Job description

FLINTEX CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

You will monitor the existing production process, establish processing conditions for plastics compounding, develop new process methods, and conduct plant trials to scale up to production units while driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the operation.