Process Cycle Engineer

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

• To ensure the verification and optimization of processing cycles, in particular the implementation, in compliance with PEF (Financial business plan) and planned production targets and time/quality/quantity parameters for the area of responsibility.
• To Process documentation preparation.
• Responsible for the development, optimization, and industrialization of CNC machining processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• This role requires strong technical expertise in machining processes, problem-solving capabilities and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives from concept through production implementation.

RESULT AREAS / MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Optimizes working cycle
• Designs process documentation and keep it updated making it available for production.
• Prepares production routines
• Defines and optimizes manual operation/nonstandard operation
• Evaluates Ergonomic (OCRA/NIOSH etc.)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS

• CNC Machining & Manufacturing

• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and fixture applications.

• Ability to read, write, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs.

• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters, tool life management, and cycle time optimization.

• Knowledge of work coordinate systems, tool offset management, and machine setup verification.

• Process Engineering & Industrialization

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

• Conduct process capacity studies, bottleneck analysis, and productivity improvement projects.

• Lead industrialization activities including equipment commissioning, process validation, Run@Rate, and production handover.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, cost reduction, and process stability.

• Quality & Process Validation

• Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation and GD&T requirements.

• Ability to analyze CMM reports, measurement data, and process capability studies.

• Strong understanding of statistical methods, including Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, and SPC.

• Familiar with MSA, gauge validation, and measurement system evaluation.

• Automotive Core Tools

• Practical experience with:

• APQP

• PPAP

• PFMEA

• Control Plan

• Process Flow

• SPC

• MSA

• Ability to support customer, internal, and certification audits.

• Software Skills: SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CAM software / Microsoft Office

• Problem Solving: 5 Why Analysis / Fishbone Diagram / 8D Methodology / Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Electrical or related fields
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining/process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with CNC Milling (VMC), CNC Turning, and Machining Centers, preferably using Fanuc, Brother, or equivalent controls.
• Experience in brake disc, caliper, or other precision-machined components.
• Experience in new equipment installation, process industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Involvement in APQP, PPAP, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience in the automotive industry or other high-volume manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of machining process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement is an advantage.

Location : Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate (Rayong)

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