Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Singapore, Singapore; onsite work in a chemical manufacturing plant

Company

hirify.global operates a specialty chemical manufacturing plant producing functional materials for the specialty chemical industry.

What you will do

• Support daily manufacturing operations, including material preparation, mixing, process adjustment, and filtration.
• Collect, organize, and analyze process data and R&D samples.
• Assist with process optimization, productivity improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support root-cause analysis of process deviations, defects, and operational issues using methods such as 5-Why and fishbone analysis.
• Assist with QC laboratory testing and evaluation against defined specifications.
• Support EHS and quality standards, SOP updates, and technical and quality-control documentation while collaborating with Manufacturing, QC, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and R&D.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in chemical manufacturing processes and plant operations.
• Basic data organization and analysis skills, such as Excel or Minitab.
• High safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of chemical processing or materials manufacturing.
• Experience with laboratory work, pilot-scale testing, or manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis or data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation in English.
• Fluency in a second language such as Japanese, Mandarin, or Tamil.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time internship with hands-on exposure to industrial chemical processes and high-volume manufacturing.
• Practical experience across manufacturing operations, QC, quality assurance, engineering, and R&D.
• Work within established environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.