COMPOUNDING ENGINEER / PRODUCTION ENGINEER

● Responsible for the design and fine-tuning of rubber formulation and compounds, and define specifications for specialized rubber parts, as well as the associated manufacturing processes.

● Supervise the manufacturing processes and productivity performance on related departments.

● Coordinate with, and consult other colleagues to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design problems, as well as to troubleshoot on ongoing manufacturing issues.

● Document manufacturing requirements and processes; including technical drawings and CAD models.

● Responsible for design and fabrication of relevant mold and tools. Conduct test runs with completed tools and mold.

● Develop manufacturing processes and liaise with Purchasing department to ensure feasibility in supply chain in order to make adjustment where necessary.

● Determine development and production costs, and optimize designs to achieve the most cost-efficient means of production and to minimize production issues.

● Assist to manage and lead ad hoc engineering projects, including customized tests and experiments.

● Assist to oversee and lead research for findings on fields related to KMK's existing and potential product base, and proactively contribute to reference materials maintained by engineering team(s).

● Provide support to manager for research and development projects, including laboratory-scale compounding of rubber formula with varying chemical levels to produce studies on correlations and behavior.

● Maintain proper documentation and organization of formulation data files on the shared drive, and help initiate documentations on process flow.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within the rubber industry.
• Proficient in formulating and optimizing rubber compound recipes.
• Strong understanding of rubber chemistry, material properties, and compounding processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment and analytical tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work Location: In person