Zharfan Zainuddin
About Zharfan Zainuddin
Zharfan Zainuddin is an NPI Process Engineer at Teleflex Incorporated in Perak, Malaysia, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in process improvement and product design.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Zharfan Zainuddin currently serves as an NPI Process Engineer at Teleflex Incorporated, located in Perak, Malaysia. In this role, he plays a key part in process-related activities for transferring New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from Kernen, Germany to Kamunting, Malaysia. His responsibilities include conducting process improvement and feasibility studies through hands-on hypothesis testing and verification, as well as performing various statistical analyses using Minitab.
Previous Experience at Hartalega
From 2016 to 2019, Zharfan Zainuddin worked as a Process Project Engineer at Hartalega in Selangor, Malaysia. During his three-year tenure, he was involved in numerous projects where he contributed to process optimization and other engineering tasks, leveraging his skills and knowledge gained from previous experiences.
Education and Academic Background
Zharfan Zainuddin attended Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2015, where he studied Chemical Engineering (Hons) and earned a Bachelor of Engineering. He also attended Tuanku Munawir Science School (SASER), studying Pure Science and achieving his High School diploma from 2009 to 2010. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in engineering and process optimization.
Past Roles and Internships
Zharfan has held several roles prior to his current position. In 2015, he completed a 2-month apprenticeship as a Technology Consultant at PwC Malaysia. He also served as a Tutor and an Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, he worked as a Grader at Vanderbilt University for 11 months in 2014.
Specialized Skills and Responsibilities
In his role at Teleflex Incorporated, Zharfan conducts extensive statistical analyses including process capability analysis, t-tests, One-Way ANOVA, and Design of Experiments (DOE). He also plays a critical part in leading the collaboration between equipment engineers and procurement teams to acquire necessary machines, jigs, and tools. Another significant contribution includes the establishment of new product line setups designed to improve process flow and reduce human variance.