Job Title: Process Engineer

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Location: JSW Manufacturing Plant

Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head

Job Summary The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role involves monitoring production parameters, identifying process improvements, reducing downtime, supporting new product/process implementation, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes to ensure optimum productivity and product quality.
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
- Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and RCA.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Monitor process capability and implement SPC (Statistical Process Control) where applicable.
- Support new product/process introduction and process validation activities.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS departments for smooth plant operations.
- Analyze production data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, and line efficiency.
- Recommend and implement process automation and productivity improvement projects.




- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan preparation, process audits, and customer audits.
- Assist in capacity planning, line balancing, and resource optimization.
- Provide technical guidance and process training to production operators and supervisors.

Required Qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Metallurgical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
- 38 years of experience in a manufacturing or steel plant setting.
- Experience in process improvement and production engineering.

Required Skills

- Process Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- OEE Monitoring
- Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
- AutoCAD/SolidWorks (preferred)
- MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP/SAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (if applicable), and EHS standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production efficiency improvement
- Reduction in process defects and rejection rate
- OEE improvement
- Downtime reduction
- Cost-saving initiatives implemented
- Yield improvement
- On-time completion of process improvement projects
- Compliance with safety and quality standards
- Customer complaint reduction

Preferred Industry Experience

- Steel Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Heavy Engineering
- Metal Processing
- Industrial ManufacturingRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

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