Production Engineer

*Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and implement improvements to the production process, focusing on reducing waste, enhancing efficiency, compliance with system requirements, and increasing overall productivity.
* Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Lead systematic investigations into production issues or inefficiencies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence, with a focus on long-term process stability and operational excellence.
* Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles – Champion the application of Lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance workflow efficiency.
* Optimize Process Performance – Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize data-driven analysis to identify
bottlenecks and implement corrective actions for consistent operational improvements.
* Enhance Equipment Efficiency – Collaborate with production teams and other departments to reduce downtime and quality issues, to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through line balancing and quick changeover techniques.
* Facilitate Cross-functional Improvement Projects – Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to identify and solve operational challenges, leveraging both RCA findings and continuous improvement opportunities

Tasks:
* Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations to address new and recurring production issues, ensuring that findings are documented, and corrective measures are implemented effectively.
* Conduct basic time and motion studies to optimize production processes, reduce cycle times, and eliminate non-value-added activities.
* Conduct a review of procedures, guidelines, and other reference documents and ensure that production complies with the system requirement.
* Ensure system integration by keeping process data, such as machine rates and process times, up to date for operational accuracy and visibility.
* Develop and standardize troubleshooting guidelines to ensure rapid resolution of production issues and maintain smooth operational flow.
* Develop training materials and lead continuous improvement and RCA workshops to foster a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving among production staff.
* Perform other tasks/activities assigned by immediate superior.

AUTHORITY
* Authorized to appraise/evaluate production Line Leader performance and recommends for possible promotion.
* Approve the application for leaves and change the shift of subordinates.
* Recommend hiring and staffing of employees for the section.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate of Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in the plastic industry in a manufacturing set-up.
* With Basic supervisory skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, high communication and presentation skills.
* Mentally and physically fit.
* With strong technical knowledge about manufacturing procedures and adding failure analysis reporting.
* With superior mental and analytical ability and problem-solving techniques.
* Knowledgeable in FMEA, 7QC tools, 8D, Kaizen, and SPC.
* With minimum training requirements as follows:
- ISO 9001:2015 Awareness
- Quality Management System
- Product Awareness
- Root Cause Analysis / 8D / 7QC tools
- Statistical Process Control ESD Compliance
- Operational Health and Safety Practices
- AP+ system

SALARY OFFER: Negotiable