Production Process Supervisor

Are you passionate about welding technology and process improvement? Join us as a Production Process Supervisor in Xi’an and take the lead in advancing manufacturing performance, product quality, and welding excellence. You will drive efficiency improvement projects, develop innovative tooling and fixtures, strengthen welding system performance, and lead a skilled process team. Your expertise will directly support quality targets and the long-term success of our operations.

Your responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process evaluation and development, including machining efficiency improvements, quality enhancement initiatives, fixture development, and tool testing.

• Manage company-wide process optimization and productivity improvement projects.

• Lead and develop the process engineering team, supporting capability growth and technical excellence.

• Oversee welding system management (ISO 3834), ensuring performance targets are achieved.

• Collaborate with workshops and suppliers to improve welding process performance, evaluate supplier capabilities, and support equipment investment projects while maintaining safety standards.

Expectations for you

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Welding Engineering or a related discipline.

• More than 5 years of welding experience with an IWE certification.

• Experience managing welding systems and ISO 3834 requirements.

• Advanced English communication skills for daily work.

Strong communication, coordination, and continuous learning capability.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role requires strong expertise in welding processes, manufacturing improvement, quality control, and process system management. You should be able to lead teams, solve technical problems, and continuously improve operational performance while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability; Lead with courage; Build on trust; Collaborate for growth.

We offer

You will join a team responsible for manufacturing process development, welding excellence, quality improvement, and operational efficiency. The team works closely with production and suppliers to ensure reliable, high-quality results while driving continuous improvement. We provide a collaborative and international working environment, modern tools, learning opportunities, and opportunities for professional growth.

Want to know more?

Did we catch your interest? We look forward to receiving your application for the Production Process Supervisor position in Xi’an, Shaanxi.

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