Production Engineer

About the role

To assist the Production Manager in overseeing day-to-day plant operations, monitoring production output, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. The Production Engineer plays a key technical role in troubleshooting process issues, optimizing production efficiency, and supporting plant modification.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to ensure continuous, efficient workflow and achievement of production targets (volume and quality)
• Monitor critical process parameters, conduct regular visual observations, and adhere to operational checklists
• Coordinate the supply, storage, and movement of raw materials and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory needed for smooth runs
• Assist the Production Manager in planning and executing production schedules aligned with shipment and delivery plans
• Maintain accurate daily production, output, and operational records and reports
• Develop and update Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for plant systems
• Explore, investigate, and analyze data to identify technical bottlenecks and implement improvements on existing production lines
• Perform engineering calculations (Chemical, Mechanical, or E&I) to size and select machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Audit manufacturing processes, unit operations, and equipment to identify inefficiencies or non-conformances
• Develop, compile, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment operating manuals to strictly comply with regulatory and in-house standards
• Oversee site installation and contractor work to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget
• Train and guideline operators and technical staff on safe machinery usage, SOP adherence, and proper operational procedures
• Ensure the work floor, tools, and equipment are consistently clean, organized, and well-maintained
• Perform additional technical or administrative tasks assigned by the Production Manager or Operations Director

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline

• 0–3 years of working experience in a manufacturing, chemical process, or plant operations environment.

• Fresh graduates with strong internship experience in process engineering

• Solid understanding of core process engineering principles (heat & mass balance, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics)

• Hands-on familiarity with process safety concepts (HAZOPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Practical understanding of equipment sizing, basic maintenance planning, and production scheduling

• Ability to interpret and design engineering drawings (PFDs, P&IDs)

• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, simulation software) and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities

• Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage operators and coordinate with vendors.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.

• High commitment to workplace safety and operational quality.