Marjun Vergara
Ceramic Engineer | R&D Engineer | Team Leader
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About
Results-driven Ceramic Engineer with progressive experience in production, research and development, and team leadership in tile manufacturing. Promoted twice at HTI PTE LTD — from Production Engineer to R&D Engineer, and most recently to Team Leader (April 2026), overseeing production inspection and glaze batching operations. Highly resourceful and a fast learner who independently finds solutions to unfamiliar challenges.
Proficient in leveraging modern AI tools — including Claude AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, and GPT-4 — to research, problem-solve, and boost productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality output.
Experience
Team Leader – Production - HTI PTE LTD - Cavite, Philippines
(2026-04)
- Promoted to Team Leader, overseeing production inspection and glaze batching departments
- Directed and managed production personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and team coordination
- Responsible for monitoring product quality standards across inspection and glazing processes
- Delegated tasks, resolved on-floor issues, and maintained production targets as the team in charge
- Served as a point of accountability for team performance, discipline, and output quality
Research & Development (R&D) Engineer - HTI PTE LTD - Cavite, Philippines
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Conducted research and development activities to improve ceramic tile formulations and processes
- Tested and evaluated new raw materials, glaze compositions, and production parameters
- Collaborated with production teams to implement process improvements based on R&D findings
- Documented experimental results and developed technical reports to support decision-making
- Utilized AI tools and independent research to rapidly investigate and solve technical challenges
Ceramic Engineer – Production - HTI PTE LTD - Cavite, Philippines
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
- Managed tile production operations, including process troubleshooting and output optimization
- Performed roller house kiln maintenance to ensure consistent firing quality
- Monitored main control room for production coordination and temperature control
- Conducted material and product testing to support quality benchmarks
- Developed clear operating standards for new and existing production equipment
On-the-Job Training - HTI PTE LTD - Cavite
(2024-01 - 2024-12)
240 Hours
- Rotated through Quality Control, Raw Material Preparation, Batching, Glazing, and Firing
Engineering Immersion - Municipality Engineering Office - Lanao del Norte
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
80 Hours
Education
B.S. - Ceramic Engineering - Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (2018-01 - 2024-12)
Senior High School - STEM - Lala National High School (2016-01 - 2018-12)