Forging Process Engineer - NPI & Continuous Improvement

Volex; Batam; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Volex is seeking a hands-on Forging Engineer to support and enhance our forging operations. You will develop efficient processes, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role combines strong technical expertise with shop-floor pragmatism to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and support new product introduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on forging or metal forming experience.
• Experience with forging techniques, materials behavior, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and optimize forging processes to ensure high-quality and cost-efficient production
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including process specifications and SOPs
• Lead die/mold trials, commissioning, maintenance, and improvement initiatives
• Diagnose and resolve production issues related to forging processes and product quality
• Support new product introduction (NPI) including process validation
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, yield, and costs
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams for operational excellence

Skills

Forging processes

Reading drawings

Process optimization

NPI support

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Job description

Volex is seeking a hands-on Forging Engineer to support and enhance our forging operations. You will develop efficient processes, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role combines strong technical expertise with shop-floor pragmatism to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and support new product introduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.