Engineer - Process Engineering

Position: Engineer
Department: Process Engineering
Location: Vengal, Tiruvallur - Manufacturing Plant

Description:

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes. They work closely with the production team to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

- Define, implement, validate, and document blade manufacturing processes.

- Develop and maintain process flow layouts ensuring optimized resource utilization and implementation of pull-system principles.

- Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for cycle time (CT) improvement and waste reduction.

- Analyze process data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Instructions & Process Compliance

- Prepare and update Work Instructions (WI) and process documentation.

- Ensure process adherence on the shop floor through regular monitoring and feedback.

- Conduct process audits and implement corrective actions.

- Support change management implementation and update relevant documentation.

Tooling & Technical Validation

- Define tooling requirements for manufacturing processes.

- Validate new tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment before production release.

- Coordinate handover activities with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE departments.

Continuous Improvement

- Lead projects focused on improving: Cycle Time (CT), Manhours/Productivity, Material Consumption

- Conduct material trials to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product performance.

Manufacturing & Production Support

- Provide Glass Fabric CPT Nesting support for Prefab, Shell, and Finishing areas.

- Monitor blade curing processes and identify optimization opportunities.

- Support production teams in troubleshooting process-related issues.

- Participate in daily production review meetings and shop floor activities.

Training & Skill Development

- Deliver technical and process training to production employees.

- Conduct change management awareness sessions and process implementation training.

- Develop workforce skills to meet operational and quality requirements.

Cross-Functional Support

- Collaborate with Production, Quality, SCM, HSE, and Maintenance departments.

- Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) by providing technical write-ups for customs clearance and technical documentation.

- Work closely with Process Senior Manager on process excellence initiatives.

Safety & Quality

- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for process-related issues.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Production/ Manufacturing/ Composite Engineering, or related disciplines.

- 2-7 years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering, preferably in wind blade, composites, automotive, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing industries.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, disability, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.