Process Cycle Engineer

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

• To ensure the verification and optimization of processing cycles, in particular the implementation, in compliance with PEF (Financial business plan) and planned production targets and time/quality/quantity parameters for the area of responsibility.
• To Process documentation preparation.
• Responsible for the development, optimization, and industrialization of CNC machining processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• This role requires strong technical expertise in machining processes, problem-solving capabilities and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives from concept through production implementation.

RESULT AREAS / MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Optimizes working cycle
• Designs process documentation and keep it updated making it available for production.
• Prepares production routines
• Defines and optimizes manual operation/nonstandard operation
• Evaluates Ergonomic (OCRA/NIOSH etc.)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• CNC Machining & Manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and fixture applications.
  • Ability to read, write, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs.
  • Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining parameters, tool life management, and cycle time optimization.
  • Knowledge of work coordinate systems, tool offset management, and machine setup verification.
• Process Engineering & Industrialization
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
  • Conduct process capacity studies, bottleneck analysis, and productivity improvement projects.
  • Lead industrialization activities including equipment commissioning, process validation, Run@Rate, and production handover.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, cost reduction, and process stability.
• Quality & Process Validation
  • Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation and GD&T requirements.
  • Ability to analyze CMM reports, measurement data, and process capability studies.
  • Strong understanding of statistical methods, including Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, and SPC.
  • Familiar with MSA, gauge validation, and measurement system evaluation.
• Automotive Core Tools
  • Practical experience with:
    • APQP
    • PPAP
    • PFMEA
    • Control Plan
    • Process Flow
    • SPC
    • MSA
  • Ability to support customer, internal, and certification audits.
• Software Skills: SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CAM software / Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving: 5 Why Analysis / Fishbone Diagram / 8D Methodology / Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Electrical or related fields
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining/process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with CNC Milling (VMC), CNC Turning, and Machining Centers, preferably using Fanuc, Brother, or equivalent controls.
• Experience in brake disc, caliper, or other precision-machined components.
• Experience in new equipment installation, process industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Involvement in APQP, PPAP, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience in the automotive industry or other high-volume manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of machining process control, problem-solving, and continuous improvement is an advantage.