Process Engineer

Job description

Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: The Process Engineer supports the manufacturing process from both an operational and technical stand point. Key focus on efficiency, continuous improvement and problem solving; leading and coaching problem solving through root cause analysis. Applicants must possess experience of manufacturing operations and be dynamic and self – motivated. Process and Quality are areas of key focus for the business and it is therefore the responsibility of the Process Engineer, as with every member of the team, to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a safe and sustainable manner. The Process Engineer will also be part of key growth projects working with the growth team and the site team to trial new products on site and support with technical development and commercialization. Work Shift : 9:30AM - 6:30PM Key Responsibilities: As a Process Engineer in paper industry, you will be responsible for designing, developing and documenting processes for both new and existing production lines, including creation of Process Flow Diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures, FMEA’s, and Control Plans—to ensure consistent quality, safety, and efficiency. You will specify, order, and manage production tooling and fixtures, monitoring tool life and performance, and ensuring tooling meets required tolerances and maintains process capability. You will evaluate, select, procure, install, and commission new equipment, validating its performance and ensuring that it supports production targets. Through continuous improvement activities, including layout optimization, lean manufacturing, cycle-time reduction, waste minimization, scrap reduction & problem-solving techniques to optimise OEE . When launching new products (or new processes), you’ll work cross-functionally to plan and implement all activities from NPI / NPD, including process development, tooling, trials, SOPs, Control Plans, and ensuring readiness for production. You’ll also lead problem-solving efforts when production issues arise—conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring their effectiveness. Lead role in Management of change assessing safety and process critical risks and mitigation; maintaining an up-to-date document management system. Facilitate and coach the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective preventative action, recognized internal tools QK, BAT, 8D. Throughout all tasks, you will maintain documentation, track key performance metrics (such as cycle time, scrap rate, throughput, tool life), and work closely with Quality, Design, Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure that processes meet cost, quality, delivery, and safety standards. Support and collaborate on wider global projects within Alkegen's Global Manufacturing. Qualifications/ Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Ceramic/mechanical / industrial / manufacturing / production engineering (or equivalent). Experience (e.g. 3-7 years, adjust per seniority) in paper or ceramic fiber industry. Strong understanding and experience with process documentation tools: PFD, Flow Charts, FMEA, Control Plan, SOPs, Cycle time study, capacity planning etc. Experience in process design , new product development, process validation, design of experiments. Skills in equipment selection, commissioning & qualification. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools / continuous improvement methods. Strong problem-solving capability, root cause analysis. Good CAD skills (for tooling / layout), ability to interpret engineering drawings / tolerances (GD&T). Data analysis skills: SPC, process capability, cycle time analysis. Good project management: planning / scheduling / coordinating with multiple functions. Good communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally. Knowledge of safety, health, environmental standards relevant to manufacturing. Able to work with minimal supervision, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and communicate effectively at all levels (Essential) Familiar with a Global Organisational Structure (Desirable) Experience in the manufacturing processes of non-woven needle punched fabrics, and secondary processes such as wet treatments and laminations (Desirable) If you are interested in being part of a world class Manufacturing Engineering team here at Alkegen Pune Plant then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.