Job Role

The Graduate Trainee – Plastics Engineering will support engineering and production teams in manufacturing operations, quality assurance activities, process monitoring, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role provides practical exposure to plastics manufacturing processes and engineering practices while building technical competency in a structured learning environment.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Gain practical experience in plastics manufacturing operations.
• Support production and quality improvement activities.
• Learn process control and engineering principles.
• Develop analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Build experience in manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Plastics Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Assist in monitoring plastics manufacturing processes.
• Support collection and analysis of production data.
• Participate in process improvement activities under supervision.
• Assist in identifying production inefficiencies and reporting findings.
• Support process documentation activities.
• Participate in engineering learning and improvement initiatives.

B. Materials & Product Development

• Assist in material testing and evaluation activities.
• Support product development and improvement projects.
• Participate in product quality assessments.
• Assist in maintaining technical records and reports.
• Support material selection and validation activities.

C. Production & Equipment Support

• Provide support to production teams on technical matters.
• Assist in monitoring equipment performance.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities.
• Support troubleshooting exercises under guidance.
• Assist in documenting equipment-related observations.

D. Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Assist in conducting quality inspections and checks.
• Support quality data collection and reporting.
• Participate in investigations of production and quality issues.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Support compliance with quality standards and procedures.

E. Continuous Improvement

• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in waste reduction initiatives.
• Support productivity and efficiency improvement projects.
• Assist in monitoring performance indicators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

F. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production and technical records.
• Assist in preparing engineering and production reports.
• Update process documentation as directed.
• Support data analysis and reporting activities.
• Ensure documents are properly filed and maintained.

G. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and procurement teams.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and meetings.
• Support communication between departments.
• Assist in coordinating assigned activities.
• Undertake other duties assigned for learning and development purposes.

Qualification

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Fresh graduate or candidate with up to one (1) year of internship, attachment, or relevant work experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments during industrial attachment will be an added advantage.
• Good computer literacy and report-writing skills.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and process engineering.

5. COMPETENCIES

• Engineering documentation
• Quality control fundamentals
• Root-cause analysis techniques
• Microsoft Office applications
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to learn
• Accountability and reliability
• Good communication skills
• Adaptability
• Strong organizational skills