Shafie Hanafi
About Shafie Hanafi
Shafie Hanafi is a Process Engineer specializing in conformal coating at Plexus Corp. in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, with a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering and Oil and Gas Engineering.
Work at Plexus
Shafie Hanafi has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Process Engineer specializing in Conformal Coating since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving production efficiency and product quality. He leads the calibration of new machines and process setups, ensuring accuracy and consistency in measurements. His efforts have resulted in significant reductions in chemical consumption and waste, demonstrating his commitment to operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Shafie Hanafi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Oil and Gas from Universiti Teknologi MARA, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the same institution between 2011 and 2014. His foundational education was completed at Sekolah Menengah Sains Raja Tun Azlan Shah from 2006 to 2010. He is certified in IPC-J-STD-001, indicating his expertise in soldering processes and standards, and is well-versed in IPC-A-610G and IPC-HDBK-830, showcasing his strong understanding of electronic assembly standards.
Background
Shafie Hanafi's professional background includes a focus on process engineering within the electronics manufacturing sector. He has developed skills in implementing process improvements and has a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles. His work experience includes significant contributions to new product introductions and process optimization, particularly in the conformal coating area.
Achievements
Shafie Hanafi has achieved notable results in his role as a Process Engineer. He produced a 100% yield with zero customer complaints during a new product introduction related to the conformal coating process. Additionally, he implemented Value Stream Mapping to re-layout the conformal coating room, achieving a 50% reduction in motion waste. His development of in-house pre-cut masking improved masking productivity by 70% and reduced production costs by 30%. Furthermore, he designed and built process tooling through Kyzen implementation, which reduced conformal coating chemical consumption by 45%.