Process Engineer
Job Summary
The Process Engineer will support manufacturing operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a plastic injection moulding environment. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining SOPs, and driving operational excellence. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and yield.
Responsibilities
- Implement process improvement initiatives
- Conduct process capability studies
- Troubleshoot machine and tooling issues
- Develop and maintain SOPs
- Support NPI and engineering changes
Required Skills
- Plastic injection moulding expertise
- Process optimization and troubleshooting
- Scientific moulding and SPC/DOE
- Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering degree
- Root cause analysis
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Implement productivity and process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency
- Conduct process capability studies and analyse manufacturing performance data
- Develop, review, and maintain process instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation
- Troubleshoot process, machine, tooling, and production-related issues
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Evaluate new or modified moulds and establish optimum machine settings and process parameters
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change activities
- Coordinate closely with Production, Tooling, Quality, and Engineering teams
- Drive continuous improvement projects relating to quality, productivity, yield improvement, and waste reduction
- Support preventive maintenance planning for moulds and tooling equipment
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Plastic Technology, or related disciplines
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a plastic injection moulding manufacturing environment
- Experience in medical device, automotive, electronics, precision engineering, or related industries will be advantageous
- Knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes, tooling, mould maintenance, and process optimisation
- Familiarity with SPC, DOE, process capability studies, scientific moulding, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment