Process Engineer

Process EngineerThe Process Engineer is responsible for owning and continuously improving a defined group of machines and/or manual workstations on a high-speed assembly line. This role serves as a technical problem-solver and process owner, ensuring equipment performance, quality, safety, and throughput meet site KPIs through strong documentation, daily support, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Equipment, Quality, Technical Engineering, and global vendors.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Act as the process subject matter expert for a group of 5–10 machines and/or manual workstations on a high-speed assembly line.Develop, maintain, and update technical/process documentation including SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plans), RCA/CA (Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Actions), and other standard formats.Support daily MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) meetings and drive actions to eliminate bottlenecks and improve daily output.Participate in the daily MRB (Material Review Board) process and provide RCA and corrective actions to reduce recurring quality issues (including top daily defects).Develop training materials and standard work instructions for assigned process areas; transfer knowledge to OJT (On-the-Job Trainer) team.Conduct operator certification as needed after training completion to ensure process adherence and consistency.Partner with the Equipment team to respond to machine stoppages requiring EM (Emergency Maintenance) and support rapid recovery to resume production.Coordinate with the Equipment team on PM (Preventive Maintenance) scheduling for the assigned machine group and evaluate PM effectiveness to improve uptime and stability.Manage resources and technical actions within the assigned area to achieve KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and drive CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives.Collaborate with Project Engineers during all phases of improvement projects affecting the assigned process area (scope, implementation, validation, handoff).Partner with Quality Engineers to resolve ongoing quality issues and implement engineering/process changes to prevent recurrence.Coordinate with Technical Engineers on material-related tests, trials, and process/material changes.Communicate and coordinate with foreign vendors and external resources provided by HQ as needed; use company-provided A.I. translation tools when required.Key Requirements & Competencies:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a STEM-related field.3+ years of experience in a high-speed assembly line/manufacturing environment.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex machinery and/or robotics applications.Strong problem-solving skills with ability to perform structured RCA and implement corrective actions.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Equipment, Quality, and Engineering teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of MS Project and Visio preferred.Six Sigma certification is a plus.Bilingual Chinese/English is a plus.Place of Job in the Organizational Structure: Process Superintendent