Process Engineer​/Improver

Position: Process Engineer / Improver
Description
Safety & Compliance

Support the  safety-first culture  by ensuring compliance with all safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and environmental standards.

Lead proactive risk identification and resolution,  ensuring that all team members operate in a safe and professional manner.

Lead and support the  implementation of 5S, TPM , and other visual management systems to enhance workplace safety and organization.

Process Optimization & Daily Production Support

Monitor daily process performance across shifts to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

Provide  real-time technical support for process issues ; lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Act as the first line of technical support for operators, technicians, and shift supervisors  by promptly addressing issues beyond their control; ensure root causes are identified and corrected, and that operators receive training and coaching to prevent recurrence and build long-term operational capability.

Partner with Area Managers, Maintenance, and Quality  to coordinate fast, effective responses to production interruptions.

Analyze and reduce process variability ; identify and implement productivity improvements and waste reduction opportunities.  Lead and implement OCS initiatives  – operational cost savings – in line with area targets.

Support and enforce immediate containment and escalation protocols  when production issues impact customer requirements.

SOP Development & Training

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), setup sheets, and process documentation to ensure standardization and repeatability.

Lead training efforts for production team members and supervisors  on new or revised processes, ensuring understanding and compliance.

Conduct regular audits of  SOP adherence ; address behavioral and performance gaps through coaching or corrective measures with Supervisors and Area Managers.

Continuous Improvement & Structured Problem Solving

Lead and execute regular and consistent improvement initiatives that drive waste elimination , performance enhancement, and process reliability such as scrap reduction, cycle time, labor efficiency, and other key process metrics, ensuring alignment with area KPIs and operational cost‑saving goals.

Lead and execute continuous improvement and cost reduction projects  from concept to implementation.

Use structured problem‑solving  frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, A3) to guide the improvement initiatives through root‑cause identification and solution implementation.

Ensure improvement efforts are sustained and integrated into SOPs , training materials, and daily routines.

Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement Manager and Area Managers to support a culture of operational excellence .

Support capital investment projects , equipment upgrades, and layout modifications in collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance.

Autonomously work with suppliers, engineering firms, and vendors on technical specifications and process improvements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collect, analyze, and interpret process data  (OEE, scrap, downtime, cycle times, labor efficiency, etc.) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Support MES system accuracy  by ensuring data integrity and timely updates to process parameters and reporting standards.

Lead the development and maintenance of visual management tools, dashboards, and control charts .

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a technical liaison between production, maintenance, engineering, materials, and quality teams to align process changes and priorities.

Participate in daily meetings and shift handovers  to ensure smooth transitions and timely issue resolution.

Actively contribute to Kaizen events, TPM…