Senior Process Engineer (Steel Fabrication and Coating)

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure. We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world. 

About the Job

1. General Information

• Job Title: Senior Process & Production Engineer (Steel Fabrication & Coating)
• Report to: Manufacturing Manager (Steel Fabrication & Coating)
• Working Location: Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria & Vung Tau Province, Vietnam (Shuttle bus will be provided from 3 locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa City, and Vung Tau City)

2. Summary of the role

• Design, devising efficient means to produce parts or products, supporting safety, quality and confering with management to stay on budget and meet production deadlines. Key responsibilities and deliverables: 
• Production know-how: systematically focus on the Manufacturing process with Product structure design / Standardization of SOP / Process control & traceability / Operator training.
• Technical support: coordinate with the Mechanical engineer, actively taking responsibility of Technical specification & support with Raw material / Process exception / Final Inspection / Independent problem solving / Technical transfer project, etc;
• Continuous improvement: improvement with Safety /Quality / Efficiency / Capacity ramping up / Cost down/value stream / Lean manufacturing from the process side.

3. Tasks & Responsibilities

• Deep dive and understand product requirements: the product structure, equipment-related, materials, and estimation of potential risks.
• Documenting current production procedures and creating company standards to improve the efficiency of the Production Department.
• Verify whether workers operate according to SOP, equipment capabilities meet SOP, and the effectiveness of process training.
• BOM & Routine tracking, to identify any differences and adjust in time to ensure that each process route meets expectations, including equipment, personnel, and materials. Analyze new order requirements and provide the best quotation (BOM & Routine).
• Daily process maintenance to confirm the stability of the process and product quality. Identify and implement continuous improvements to the Company’s production processes.
• Solve quality problems in the production process and final inspection. Technical support for internal and external teams, especially for the sales team. Assist in the evaluation of returned materials/products.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to identify and implement ongoing quality improvements.
• Maintain knowledge and technical expertise of current production best practices, tools, and techniques, and implement them in a reasonable and responsible manner.
• Develop and implement production processes for new products, product enhancements, and product changes. Install related fixtures and tooling, as required.
• Develop and implement enhanced production testing of products
• Minimize overall production costs while maximizing productivity.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and present production and process data, information, and trends to management.
• Estimate staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.

• Lead, train, and develop the Production team.

• Develop daily and weekly production schedule(s) and follow up

• Maintain discipline, and build good team spirit within the department•  Feedback to other departments such as Quality, Engineering, Technical, and Sales & Marketing if any issues.
• Collection of production data, verifying, fine-tuning, and entering the ERP
• Maintain accurate production records for traceability
• Attend regular meetings and follow up on actions required (toolbox, Production, project)
• Submission of weekly and monthly reports.
• Other ad-hoc report/project assigned by the Line Manager.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in the major of mechanical engineering.
• Manufacturing Excellence/Lean Six Sigma practices is preferred.
• Familiar with related engineering software (AutoCAD, ProE/SolidWorks, etc)
• Possessing welding or painting inspection certifications is an advantage.
• 6 years or more experience with a good background in metal manufacturing (steel fabrication, machining, welding, NDT, blasting, painting, assembly, packing & delivery). 
• Good communication in English.

What do we offer?

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 16 days of annual leave to relax, recharge.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Private Health Insurance from PTI, covering not only you but also all of your loved ones! (Husband/Wife/Children).
• Security from Day One: We fully cover your Social Insurance contributions, even during your probation period, ensuring peace of mind right from the start.
• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a 13th-month salary and a performance-based KPI bonus upto 15% of your Annual Salary.
• Convenient Commute Options: Shuttle Bus service from Ho Chi Minh, Bien Hoa, and Vung Tau straight to our factory.
• Additional Perks & Allowances: Enjoy added support with allowances for lunch, phone, and petrol, making your work-life smoother and more comfortable.
• Accelerated Learning and Growth: As a newly established company, we have a lot of exciting projects ahead! This means you'll have numerous opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact right from the start.

Application Process

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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