Compounding Engineer (Contract)

Why Ansell

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for Compounding Engineer (1 year contract) to join our team in Melaka!

In this position you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling rubber/latex compounding processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and new product development.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

What your role will be

• Develop, optimize, and maintain compound formulations to meet product performance and quality requirements.
• Monitor compounding processes and troubleshoot formulation or process-related issues.
• Conduct trials, evaluations, and validation activities for new raw materials, formulations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Production teams to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance process stability.
• Analyze process data and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of compounding-related quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Procurement and suppliers on raw material qualification and performance evaluation.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focusing on cost, quality, and efficiency.

What will you bring to Ansell

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience in compounding, rubber processing, polymer manufacturing, latex manufacturing, or related industries.
• Knowledge of rubber compounds, chemical additives, fillers, and mixing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with quality systems, statistical analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Experience in glove manufacturing, rubber products, latex processing, or polymer industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product development and process validation activities.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of ages, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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