Process Engineer 2: Lean Plastics & Process Innovation

Teknor Apex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a production process engineer to monitor and optimize existing plastics compounding processes. You will establish processing conditions, develop new methods, and resolve production issues by collaborating with Manufacturing and Technology teams.

The role involves plant trials, quality improvements, and supporting lean initiatives across the plant. Fresh graduates are welcome, with a degree in polymers, materials science, or chemical engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience; fresh graduates are eligible to apply.
• Proficient in RCA, LSW and other lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the existing production process with focus on problem-prone products.
• 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 effectively integrating with Manufacturing and Technology.
• Conduct plant trials to qualify new process and scale up sample processes to production units.
• Lead projects to improve rates, set formats for processes, and investigate customer complaints related to process issues and LIC200.
• Support production quality improvements and participate in plant-wide quality initiatives.
• Assist in setting work goals and performance standards to reduce rejects and downtime.
• Communicate with stakeholders on new product process transfers from other plants.
• Support lean initiatives: RCA, corrective/preventive actions, and cross-functional improvements.
• Lead lean projects such as 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management to eliminate waste and improve performance.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or Masters in Polymers Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Teknor Apex is seeking a production process engineer to monitor and optimize existing plastics compounding processes. You will establish processing conditions, develop new methods, and resolve production issues by collaborating with Manufacturing and Technology teams.

The role involves plant trials, quality improvements, and supporting lean initiatives across the plant. Fresh graduates are welcome, with a degree in polymers, materials science, or chemical engineering.