Process Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Process & Manufacturing Engineering

Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing processes for fabrication, tubular components, and paint shop operations .

Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective / preventive actions to improve efficiency and product quality.

Lead Low-Cost Automation (LCA) and Kaizen projects to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

Prepare and validate process documentation including SOPs, process flow diagrams, and control plans.

2. Fabrication & Welding Operations

Oversee fabrication processes involving TIG & MIG welding , ensuring adherence to design and quality standards.

Manage production of tubular and sheet metal parts , ensuring accuracy of fixtures, jigs, and weld assemblies.

Support Tool Engineering in developing and maintaining production tooling for consistent quality output.

3. Paint Shop & Surface Coating

Manage liquid paint and powder coating operations , including pretreatment, phosphating, and curing processes.

Establish and control paint process parameters to ensure consistent coating thickness, finish, and adhesion.

Implement paint material control, minimize wastage, and ensure environment, health, and safety (EHS) compliance.

4. Quality & System Implementation

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP for process and product validation.

Collaborate with quality and design teams for first-time-right production , ensuring compliance to ISO / IATF 16949 standards.

Drive root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement plans based on quality feedback.

5. Lean Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Apply Lean Manufacturing tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping) , Line Balancing , DILO (Day In the Life Of) , and TOC (Theory of Constraints) to streamline processes.

Conduct facility layout planning, capacity analysis , and workforce optimization for improved operational flow.

Manage production services including routings, cell manufacturing, material handling, and workflow management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Fabrication, Tubular Manufacturing, TIG & MIG Welding

Paint Shop & Powder Coating, Phosphating

Process Engineering, Layout Inspection

DFMEA / FMEA / APQP / PPAP

Lean Manufacturing – VSM, Line Balancing, DILO, TOC

Tool Engineering & Fixture Design

Low-Cost Automation & Continuous Improvement

Production Planning & Industrial Engineering