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The Process Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the process engineering team in a High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) and machining environment. This role focuses on process control, engineering change management, industrialization support, and continuous improvement. The position drives performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery by reducing scrap, improving First Time Through (FTT), and minimizing downtime. The supervisor leads engineering activities across all three shifts and works closely with Production, Tooling Engineering, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise the process engineering team across all plant shifts, ensuring alignment with plant objectives. Oversee both HPDC casting and machining processes, ensuring process stability, repeatability, and efficiency. Monitor and control key KPIs such as cycle time, FTT, internal scrap, OEE, and machine downtime. Manage and track engineering changes, process updates, and industrialization activities from launch to serial production. Develop and execute action plans (action decks) to improve quality, productivity, and process capability. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and process standardization. Support new product launches, trials, and start-ups, including process validation and ramp-up. Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA, PFMEA, process controls). Collaborate with Tooling Engineering and Tool Room to improve die performance, tool life, and maintenance strategies. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for casting and machining issues. Ensure standardization of processes, including creation and maintenance of process sheets, work instructions, and technical documentation. Lead and deliver technical training programs for engineers, technicians, and production personnel (process, machines, and best practices). Support TPM and preventive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Coordinate cross-functional activities with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Machining teams. Be flexible to support different shifts as required by production needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineer or related field. 10+ years of experience in HPDC and machining operations. Strong knowledge of HPDC processes, tooling, machining operations, and industrialization. Experience in process control, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Experience supporting start-ups, equipment installation, or production ramp-up. Proven leadership experience managing technical teams across shifts. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills:

HPDC & Machining Process Engineering Industrialization & Production Ramp-Up Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Scrap & Downtime Reduction Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions & PFMEA Tooling & Die Performance Optimization TPM & Preventive Maintenance Technical Training & Team Development Process Documentation & Standardization Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment (HPDC and machining plant). Support for a 3-shift operation, with flexibility to work off-shifts as required.