Process Engineer

Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia

Industry: Chemical / Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Product Introduction

• Prepare and submit process documents for new product introduction, including trial production plans and internal control standards.
• Coordinate new product trial production and ensure smooth transition to mass production.
• Review and update process documents, specifications, and production requirements.
• New Product Tracking
• Conduct experiments and follow up on new raw materials, new processes, and new equipment.
• Monitor trial production and mass production performance to ensure successful process adoption.
• Identify and resolve process issues during new product introduction.

Process Optimization

• Optimize and improve existing processes to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Review process conditions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Efficiency Improvement

• Conduct process experiments and improvement projects to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and safety reliability.
• Analyze process performance and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Product Reliability & Verification

• Conduct product stability and reliability verification activities.
• Perform storage and process condition assessments.

Exception Handling

• Provide technical support for production issues and process abnormalities.
• Conduct investigation, root cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to resolve process-related issues.

Employee Training & Audit Support

• Operate and demonstrate sample production equipment and provide training to production operators.
• Conduct employee skills assessment and support operator qualification.
• Support IPQC inspections, customer audits, and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with 1+ year of experience as a Process Engineer, Laboratory Technician, or in a chemical manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, electrolyte production, or related processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical industry equipment, pipelines, and P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Ability to develop and review process SOPs and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and common ester/salt materials is an advantage.
• Familiarity with electrolyte production processes is preferred.
• Proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills in English, Malay, and Chinese are highly preferred.
• Able to work on a rotating shift schedule, if required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of chemical production processes and process engineering principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct experiments and identify root causes.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Good documentation, reporting, and technical communication skills.
• Strong hands-on capability and willingness to work closely with production teams.

Apply now via JobStreet or send your CV to: ••••@capchem.com

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a pioneer team in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company, with competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards. You will gain hands-on experience in new product introduction, process development, process optimization, and chemical manufacturing operations while developing your career in a professional and innovative working environment.