Lim Shi Tian

Senior Product Development Engineer at Vinda SEA

Selangor, Malaysia

About

Since 2017, I have worked as an R&D engineer in the plastic glove industry, gaining extensive research and practical experience with scientific instruments such as SEM/EDX, FTIR, TGA, DSC, and microscope analysis. Additionally, I have been actively involved in researching new product development and improving processes for plastic gloves, including troubleshooting quality issues Resume is available upon request.

Experience

  • Senior product development Engineer at Vinda SEA
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    1. Performing assessments of alternative raw materials for baby pants manufacturing 2. Managing bill of materials (BOM) changes for raw materials used in baby pants manufacturing. 3. Participated in Kaizen projects to enhance process efficiency, optimize production performance, and support continuous improvement in diaper manufacturing. 4. Manage product trials and support production during new launches. 5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. 6. Support development of diaper products from concept to commercialization. 7. Involved in cost optimization initiatives through material evaluation and product design improvements while maintaining product performance and quality.

  • Top Glove (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Assistant Manager
      Feb 2022 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs

      Promoted to R&D Assistant Manager in Top Glove R&D Centre. Being assigned to lead and guide team members to conduct quality improvement and cost saving projects. 1. To manage, plan and organize team to further improve, innovate CPE and TPE glove product. 2. To identify the most appropriate technology to improve current existing CPE and TPE glove product. 3. To collaborate with marketing team to initiate and develop new products. 4. To closely monitor the progress of research projects with the aim of achieving specific targets, such as product launching. 5. To collaborate with regulatory affair team to ensure new or existing new product comply of quality requirement and regulatory standards. 6. Support production line in trouble shooting quality issues (includes data analyzing, interpreting results and report preparation for recommendation). 7. To lead R&D team and develop research plans and objectives which align with management direction and strategies.

    • R&D Engineer II
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Promoted to Senior R&D Engineer in Top Glove R&D Centre. Involving in new product development, product improvement, quality improvement and cost saving project 1. Involve in sustainable new product development (In line with year of ESG) 2. Troubleshooting to improve plastic glove product quality. 3. Conduct research to improve glove product with additional features

    • R&D Engineer
      Dec 2017 - Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Started as R&D Engineer in Top Glove R&D Centre. Involving in research to improvise or troubleshooting production of Cast Polyethylene glove (CPE) and Thermoplastic Elastomer glove (TPE). 1. Doing research/study to improve for the Cast Polyethylene Glove (CPE) and Thermoplastic 2. Elastomer (TPE) glove product (casting process) 3. Doing study to troubleshoot on quality issues (such as Spot mark issues and non removable dirt on glove product 4. Evaluate potential alternative incoming raw material and ensure consistency quality of the product to be produced and cost reduction purpose

  • Industrial Trainee at Top Glove Sdn Bhd
    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 · 4 mos

    Become production trainee in Top Glove Sdn Bhd. Get involved in several studies to optimize the performance of the production plant. a) Study of ammonia auto top up system b) Improvement Study on the latex skinning project c) Study on the latex stirrer motor which can replace the pulley system in the motor d) Study the drying efficiency of the drying oven e) Study the relationship between the TDS in the pre-leaching tank and moisture content on the gloves. f) Study the relationship between drying oven temperature, post rinsing tank temperature and the moisture content on the gloves.

  • Sales Promoter at Aeon Retail store company
    Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 · 2 mos

    Working as a sales promoter. a) Gained communication experience b) Enhanced ability in understanding a client’s request

  • Sales Promoter at G&H company
    Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 · 2 mos

    Worked as a sales promoter.