Process Engineer Senior Executive

Job Summary:

As a Process Engineer (R&D), you will be responsible for supporting design, scale-up and optimization of manufacturing processes for personal care, baby care, and skincare formulations. You will work closely with R&D chemists, production and quality teams to ensure smooth transfer of laboratory formulations into efficient, high-quality and cost-effective large scale production processes.

A solid understanding of formulation principles and raw material functionality is essential to ensure smooth process transfer, batch consistency, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for process engineers with a technical background who enjoy hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Process Development & Scale Up

• Translate lab formulations into scalable production processes with robust process parameters (mixing order, time, shear, temperature, viscosity control, etc.).
• Conduct pilot trials and factory-scale validation runs to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Analyze production challenges, recommend corrective actions, and refine process steps for improved yield and stability.

2.     Formulation & Raw Material Understanding

• Collaborate with R&D chemists to understand formulation intent, ingredient functionality, and processing sensitivity.
• Apply formulation knowledge (emulsifiers, thickeners, surfactants, humectants, actives) to determine optimal mixing and heating methods.

3.     Production & Process Optimization

• Support day-to-day manufacturing issues related to mixing, filling, and product consistency.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering and Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and parameter accuracy.

4.     Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain detailed SOPs, manufacturing procedures, and production validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and company quality policies.
• Maintain technical documentation for audits, regulatory submissions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

5.     Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with chemists, QA/QC, production teams to ensure successful product scale-up and commercialization.
• Provide technical training and guidance to operators and line leaders to ensure adherence to process parameters.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Industry Experience: 2-3 years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or R&D within FMCG / personal care / cosmetics / consumer goods industry
• Formulation Understanding: Basic knowledge of formulation science and raw-material functionality is a main requirement. Must understand how ingredients behave and interact to refine manufacturing processes.
• Adaptability: Capable of performing under pressure and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Problem Solving Skills: Strong engineering analytical androot-cause problem solving.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and planning abilities, independent thinking and attention to detail, high energy and self-motivated attitude.
• Teamwork Skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
• Willing to be based in Hanoi, Vietnam occasionally for on-job training.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Chinese.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a forward-thinking, innovative R&D team focused on high-impact formulations.
• Work on exciting projects that shape the future of the cosmetics industry.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.