Process Improvement Engineer

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects across production lines
• Identify sources of waste, variation, and inefficiency using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology
• Collect, analyse, and interpret process and quality data using statistical tools (SPC, capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DOE)
• Develop and implement standard work, visual management systems, and process control plans
• Drive root cause analysis for quality defects, scrap, downtime, and non-conformances
• Partner with production supervisors and operators to implement 5S, TPM, SMED, and other Lean tools on the shop floor
• Track and report key performance indicators (OEE, first-pass yield, cycle time, defect rates, cost savings)
• Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools
• Support new product introduction and process design with a continuous improvement mindset
• Manage improvement project pipelines, ensuring projects are prioritised, resourced, and completed on schedule
• Collaborate with quality assurance to align improvement initiatives with ISO/IATF and other applicable quality management standards
• Prepare and present project results, cost-benefit analyses, and improvement recommendations to plant leadership
• Production process improvement
• Good knowledge of business process improvement and implementing different softwares

Key Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Strong ownership and accountability for project outcomes
• Ability to lead change management on the shop floor
• Attention to detail balanced with big-picture process thinking
• Collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Tech in Industrial / Similar

• Lean & Six Sigma Qualification from IASSC / ASQ / Equivalent

• Experience in manufacturing/fabrication industries

• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality management systems

• Experience with automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives

• Responsible for plant operations and personnel activities for production output.

• Responsible to ensure production as per customer specifications.

• Responsible for on time delivery of products.

• Responsible to ensure inventory stock.

• Responsible for equipment maintenance.

• Responsible for quality control checks.

• Responsible for implementation of production line methods.

• Responsible to ensure adequate manpower to avoid hindrance to production.

• Responsible to manage human resources at floor level.

• Plan, direct, regulate and coordinate functions at the shop floor.

• Do quality checks to ensure manufacturing of products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications.

• Do material and manpower planning.

• Supervise work activities to ensure personnel are working properly and safely.

• To feed data in computer for plasma cutting with QC checks.

• Communicate with customer for deviation/clarification if any.

• Maintain tag list and production documents.