Process Improvement Engineer

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted Sep 22, 2026

Job description

Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects across production lines Identify sources of waste, variation, and inefficiency using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology Collect, analyse, and interpret process and quality data using statistical tools (SPC, capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DOE) Develop and implement standard work, visual management systems, and process control plans Drive root cause analysis for quality defects, scrap, downtime, and non-conformances Partner with production supervisors and operators to implement 5S, TPM, SMED, and other Lean tools on the shop floor Track and report key performance indicators (OEE, first-pass yield, cycle time, defect rates, cost savings) Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools Support new product introduction and process design with a continuous improvement mindset Manage improvement project pipelines, ensuring projects are prioritised, resourced, and completed on schedule Collaborate with quality assurance to align improvement initiatives with ISO/IATF and other applicable quality management standards Prepare and present project results, cost-benefit analyses, and improvement recommendations to plant leadership Production process improvement Good knowledge of business process improvement and implementing different softwares Key Competencies Analytical and data-driven decision-making Strong ownership and accountability for project outcomes Ability to lead change management on the shop floor Attention to detail balanced with big-picture process thinking Collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style Preferred Qualifications B.

Tech in Industrial / Similar Lean & Six Sigma Qualification from IASSC / ASQ / Equivalent Experience in manufacturing/fabrication industries Familiarity with ERP/MES systems Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality management systems Experience with automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives Responsible for plant operations and personnel activities for production output.

Responsible to ensure production as per customer specifications. Responsible for on time delivery of products. Responsible to ensure inventory stock. Responsible for equipment maintenance. Responsible for quality control checks. Responsible for implementation of production line methods. Responsible to ensure adequate manpower to avoid hindrance to production.

Responsible to manage human resources at floor level. Plan, direct, regulate and coordinate functions at the shop floor. Do quality checks to ensure manufacturing of products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications. Do material and manpower planning. Supervise work activities to ensure personnel are working properly and safely.

To feed data in computer for plasma cutting with QC checks. Communicate with customer for deviation/clarification if any. Maintain tag list and production documents.

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