Process Engineering Supervisor – Steel Pipe Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of end-to-end manufacturing processes, systems, and work methods to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and process reliability.

• Develop and maintain process standards, SOPs, Work Instructions, Control Plans, process matrices, and technical specifications to ensure consistent and controlled operations.

• Lead process improvement and engineering projects, including tooling, machine, equipment, and layout development or modification, from proposal and trial through implementation.

• Analyze KPI performance, process capability, machine and tooling performance, cycle time, machine speed, material consumption, operator handling, and production flow to identify losses and improvement opportunities.

• Lead structured improvement initiatives addressing product/process non-conformities, process instability, potential FMEA risks, productivity losses, and operational inefficiencies.

• Apply manufacturing Core Tools, including FMEA, APQP, SPC, and Control Plan, to strengthen process control and prevent potential failures.

• Evaluate and validate improvement results through trials, performance analysis, audits, and monitoring, ensuring improvements deliver measurable and sustainable results.

• Prepare and review improvement proposals, BAP, engineering reports, KPI achievement reports, budget utilization analysis, and project documentation.

• Supervise, coach, and develop Engineering staff and operational personnel, ensuring effective execution, technical capability, and continuous improvement mindset.

• Coordinate improvement activities with Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, PPIC, Warehouse, and other related functions to ensure effective implementation and alignment.

• Promote 5R, safety, process discipline, and continuous improvement within the work area through regular monitoring and improvement audits.

Requirements

• D3/D4/S1 in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel pipe, tube manufacturing, metal processing, fabrication, or cutting processes is highly preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, process parameters, tooling, equipment, production flow, and process capability.
• Strong knowledge of OEE, capacity analysis, yield, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software and able to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Able to lead a team and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and shop-floor environment.