Process Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join Maica Laminates Sdn Bhd in Lunas Kedah. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in acting as project leader in projects or activities which link to production & process improvement. For some projects / activities linked to new development.

Key responsibilities

Production Support & Process Improvement

Weekly updates report on the delivery reliability progress system, update the status of on-hand production activities, leads root cause investigations with preventive and corrective actions for non-conforming raw, semi-finished, and finished materials highlighted by production, and initiates new working instructions for both existing and new production process flows.

Supporting / Handling Projects

Involved in projects as either leader or member, reporting to the principal or project leader, and utilizes project management tools including Gantt charts, resource management, costing calculations, reporting, PRA (Project Result Analysis), and NPI (New Production Introduction).

Customer Complaints / Request Management

Coordinates customer complaint handling between marketing, communication, and production, leads root cause investigations and implements corrective and preventive actions for technical issues, collaborates with production when issues are production-related, visits customers on-site when required to evaluate complaint products, and ensures all deadlines are met.

Manages special customer requests by first identifying feasible solutions, then preparing detailed specifications in worksheets and the system for finance to calculate accurate costing, and finally requesting a standard item code once the request is confirmed as an order.

Time Study and Production Headcount

Conducts time studies to determine optimal setup and cycle times, proposes these time standards for system implementation, reviews them with the Analyst personnel for final approval, and assesses the required production headcount to present recommendations to superiors.

Work Instruction / SOP Writing

Coordinates with relevant departments on WI request completion dates, reviews WI drafts, and participates directly in WI and SOP writing and preparation.

Other Activities

Handler on the BOM and Routing in system and maintains accurate activity logs, ensures a clean and safe workspace with correct waste disposal, processes all reports through the designated system, and coordinates sample review sessions with marketing, production, technology, and other relevant departments.

Supports the full laminates manufacturing process including hands-on presence during trials, drafts and fills in testing memos for projects, applies statistical analysis to test results, evaluates data to draw conclusions and prepare reports, and proposes recommendations and improvements based on findings.

Adheres to all company safety, health, and environmental regulations, and actively identifies and proposes improvements or initiates changes to enhance performance in these areas.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, and Chemistry. Wood Science or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1-2 years' professional experience in process engineering within the chemical, manufacturing, or laminate production industries

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance

• Experience with process optimisation and lean manufacturing principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

• Preferred: Experience in the laminate or composites manufacturing sector

• Preferred: Knowledge of project management methodologies

Additional Requirement:

• Candidates must have normal colour vision (non-colour blind) due to the nature of work which involves visual inspection, colour matching, and quality assessment of laminates and materials.

About us

Maica Laminates Sdn Bhd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality laminate materials, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated team enable us to deliver exceptional products that meet the highest international standards. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work environment where technical expertise and creativity drive our success.

What we offer

We provide a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance coverage, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. We invest in our team members' career growth through training programmes and mentorship. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Joining Maica Laminates Sdn Bhd offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies whilst making a meaningful impact on our business success.

Apply now

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications to our recruitment team. We look forward to hearing from you.