Process Engineer

Synergychem Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a Process Engineer to optimize and oversee manufacturing processes related to polymer production. This role involves process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the polymer industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a polymer manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of polymer processing techniques with experience in optimization methodologies.
• Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for polymer materials.
• Monitor and analyze process parameters for improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D and quality teams for new formulations.

Skills

Polymer processing techniques

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related

Job description

Job Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and overseeing manufacturing processes related to polymer production. This role focuses on process improvement, troubleshooting, and ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations within the polymer manufacturing environment. The position is ideal for candidates with hands‑on experience in process engineering, polymer production, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for polymer materials, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Monitor and analyze process parameters, identifying opportunities for improvement and troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and maintenance teams to introduce new formulations and scale up laboratory processes to production.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Support the commissioning and validation of new equipment and technologies in the production line.
• Support ERP system data entry for Bill of Materials (BOM), process parameters, and production records.
• Conduct regular process audits and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure adherence to Quality, Health, and Safety management systems throughout the manufacturing process.
• Train production staff on process changes, safety protocols, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a polymer manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of polymer processing techniques (e.g., extrusion, compounding, moulding) and process optimization methodologies.
• Familiarity with process control systems, data analysis tools, and manufacturing software.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.