Process Engineer ( Plastics Compounding )

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

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. Candidate 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
  • (d) Good report writing skills
  • (e) Proactive work attitude

Working hours:

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm