See Yen Tung
Senior Production Engineer
Cheras
Summary
Results-driven professional with 4 years of hands-on experience in the edible oil industry, specializing in production operations, quality assurance, and operation coordination. Proven ability to optimize processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to product quality and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of industry standards and a commitment to continuous improvement. Currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my expertise and contribute to a dynamic organization in the food manufacturing or related sectors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Production Engineer
Mewah Oils Sdn Bhd
05.2024 - Current
- Spearheading the upgrade of the CPO washing plant from 450 MTPD to 750 MTPD, including system integration and capacity expansion.
- Collaborated with vendors to evaluate, select, and procure equipment such as pumps and heat exchangers, ensuring compatibility and performance to support increased throughput capacity during plant upgrades.
- Leading the installation of new storage tanks from an end-user perspective to support increased daily throughput and storage capacity.
- Responsible for reviewing technical specifications, validating design suitability for operational needs, inspecting installation quality, and ensuring system readiness for integration into production.
- Coordinated closely with vendors and contractors to confirm that deliverables met plant requirements and commissioning timelines.
Production Engineer
Mewah Oils Sdn Bhd
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Increased olein yield by 0.8% in 2023 and a further 0.31% in 2024 through targeted process refinement and continuous monitoring.
- Improved overall plant efficiency with a 1.1% increase in olein yield at the Mewah Datu Sdn Bhd facility and a 6% yield enhancement at PT. Able Commodities, Indonesia.
- Boosted Palm Mid Fraction (PMF) yield by 4%, while reducing processing time by 27.5%, leading to a 41% increase in monthly throughput.
- Optimized critical equipment performance—such as filter presses and filter cloths—minimizing product quality issues and reducing press downtime.
- Conducted process reviews and fine-tuned operational parameters; implemented actuator valve automation in the hot water system, resulting in a 27% reduction in steam consumption and significant cost savings.
- Acted as the second-in-command for the physical refinery plant, overseeing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and driving process improvements.
- Maintained full compliance with international standards and certifications including HACCP, GMP+, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and ISO 9001.
Education
MEng - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s degree - Chemical Engineering
UCSI University Malaysia
01.2015 - 01.2016
Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Process Optimization
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Vendor Management
Project Management
Plant Expansion
Data Analysis
Yield Improvement
Automation
Control Systems
Quality
Certification
Dean’s list, 01/01/16
Timeline
Senior Production Engineer
Mewah Oils Sdn Bhd
05.2024 - Current
Production Engineer
Mewah Oils Sdn Bhd
05.2021 - 05.2024
MEng - Chemical Engineering
Newcastle University
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s degree - Chemical Engineering
UCSI University Malaysia
01.2015 - 01.2016