Process Improvement Engineer

Oasis Investment Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Investment Company is seeking a Lean Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement across production lines. You will lead Kaizen events, map value streams, and apply DMAIC to reduce waste and variability.

Collaborate with supervisors to implement 5S, TPM, and visual management while tracking KPIs and delivering cost savings. Responsibilities include leading data-driven analyses, developing standard work, and coaching teams on Lean Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects in manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of DMAIC and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, capability analysis).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping on production lines.
• Identify waste, variation, and inefficiency using DMAIC.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data with SPC/DOE.
• Develop standard work and visual management; implement control plans.
• Drive root cause analysis for defects, scrap, and downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors to implement 5S, TPM, SMED on the shop floor.
• Track KPIs: OEE, first-pass yield, cycle time, defect rates, savings.
• Train and coach employees on Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Support new product introduction and process design.
• Manage improvement project pipelines; ensure on-time completion.
• Coordinate with QA to align with ISO/IATF and other standards.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses and present results to plant leadership.
• Support production process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Project leadership

Shop floor coaching

Education

B.Tech in Industrial / Similar

Tools

ERP/MES systems

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

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Preferred candidate profile

• 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