Process Engineering Manager

As a Process Engineering Manager at Halol, your role involves optimizing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for overseeing key sheet metal fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will integrate APQP methodologies and NPD activities to ensure robust product development and process validation. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for Laser Cutting, Bending, TIG/MIG Welding, Powder Coating, Painting, Final Assembly, and Utilities. - Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions. - Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste. - Implement APQP methodologies to ensure structured process design & development and process validation. - Oversee NPD activities, including feasibility analysis, prototyping, and process validation. - Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for design and process risk assessment. - Oversee the selection, installation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment related to sheet metal fabrication. - Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laser cutting machines, bending presses, welding stations, and powder coating and painting systems. - Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance. - Establish and enforce quality control standards for all manufacturing processes. - Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to ISO and industry-specific standards. - Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions. - Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for process efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. - Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to assess machine utilization and productivity. - Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure process stability and consistency. - Drive cost reduction initiatives through material optimization and process improvements. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. - 10 ~ 15 years of experience in process engineering within a sheet metal manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, welding processes, and surface finishing methods. - Experience with manufacturing automation is advantageous. - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, APQP, and NPD methodologies. As a Process Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of process engineers, technicians, and operators, develop training programs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.,