Process Engineer

Zohorecruit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate processes, optimize plastics compounding, and implement best practices across production lines. The role emphasizes cost reduction, sustainability, and lean initiatives.

The candidate will drive process improvements, conduct trials, and collaborate with manufacturing and technology teams to scale up new processes and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master in Polymers/Materials/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 6-Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience driving continuous improvement (RCA, lean tools).

Responsibilities

• Monitor existing production process and address problem-prone products.
• Establish processing conditions and improve efficiency for plastics compounding.
• Develop new production process methods for applications and formulations.
• Resolve production issues by coordinating with Manufacturing and Technology.
• Conduct plant trials to qualify new processes and scale up to production.
• Lead lean initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, visual management) to reduce waste and costs.
• Improve production quality and support plant-wide quality efforts.
• Set work goals and performance standards to reduce rejects and downtime.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on new product transfer from other plants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Fast-paced work

Education

Polymers/Materials/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

SGD 3600 - SGD 4300

City Singapore

State/Province Central Singapore

079903

Job Description

Job Summary

Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

Role and Responsibilities

• 1. Monitor the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with history of problems.
• 2. Responsible for establishing processing conditions for existing production equipment and improving production efficiency for plastics compounding.
• 3. Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation.
• 4. Resolve production problems involving process procedures by effectively integrating with Manufacturing and Technology.
• 5. Conduct plant trials to qualify new process and scale up sample process to production units.
• 6. Work on projects to improve rates and setup standard formats for different process. To involve in investigation of the customer complaints related to the process issue and LIC200 related.
• 7. Work on improving overall production quality and participate in plant wide quality endeavors.
• 8. Assist in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
• 9. Involve and communicate with related parties in new product process transfer from other plant.
• 10. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by direct Supervisor.
• 11. Continuous improvement and lean initiatives:
• a. Timely RCA, develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address issues.
• b. Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects, collaborating with various departments and teams to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• c. Lead implementation of lean projects, such as 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management, to eliminate waste, improve workflow, cost savings as well as enhance overall Performance.

Requirements :

• 1. Degree / Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2. At least 2 years of relevant working experience. Candidates with no experience with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply
• 3. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Words and Powerpoint.
• 4. Certified with 6-Sigma Green Belt.
• 5. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, proficient in RCA, LSW and other lean tools.
• 6.(a)Good communication & interpersonal skills
• (b) Possess a sense of urgency and good time management skills.
• (c ) Able to work in fast paced environment