Production Project Engineer

Job description

Your Day-to-Day As part of Philip Morris Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. , you will lead production and continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, productivity, quality, compliance, and innovation. You will also drive capability-building initiatives, strengthen operational excellence, and ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety Ensure full compliance with Sustainability, EHS, and regulatory requirements to prevent harm to people, assets, and the environment. Comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PMI QMS, and AWS standards. Conduct risk assessments and implement effective controls in collaboration with contractors. Quality & Compliance Develop and maintain process documentation, including process flows, risk assessments, and control plans.

Manage technical and process training programs in compliance with operational, HR, regulatory, and QMS requirements. Monitor training effectiveness and workforce competency through KPI tracking and reporting. Project Management Plan, coordinate, and execute projects covering scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and documentation. Review technical designs, contractor deliverables, and project requirements. Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and regulatory compliance.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Lead continuous improvement and productivity initiatives from concept through implementation. Support global and regional projects while maintaining documentation for knowledge transfer. Act as the key contact for assigned projects and ensure audit readiness and timely closure of actions. Training & Capability Development Develop workforce capability strategies through technical training, qualification programs, and competency assessments.

Identify and close skill gaps to strengthen technical expertise and operational readiness. Maintain training compliance, records, and qualification frameworks to support current and future business needs. Cost & Performance Management Monitor project progress, budgets, cash flow, and expenditures to ensure cost-effective delivery. Evaluate project outcomes against objectives, compliance standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Analyze productivity losses, drive improvement actions, and implement best practices to enhance performance. Who We’re Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related disciplines). Minimum 5 years of experience in Production, Technical, Engineering, Facilities Management, or Utilities Operations within an industrial environment. Exposure to process improvement, asset management, contractor management, and electrical systems is preferred.

Strong project and process management capabilities; PMP certification or formal project management training is an advantage.