Process Engineer: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Asaba Manufacturing Phils., Inc; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asaba Manufacturing Phils., Inc is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes for productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will monitor lines, study data, and lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires experience on the shop floor, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving skills to achieve production targets and sustain best practices on the line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related field).
• Experience in a manufacturing/production engineering environment.
• Hands-on shop floor operations and process control experience.
• Knowledge of productivity improvement, line balancing, and cost reduction.
• Experience with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
• Knowledge of Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and PDCA.
• Familiar with SPC, FMEA, and Standard Work documentation.
• Ability to analyze production data, cycle time, downtime, and yield.
• Proficient in MS Excel and basic reporting/dashboard preparation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Conduct process studies and data analysis to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Analyze cycle time, downtime, yield, and production performance and recommend improvements.
• Perform line balancing and capacity analysis to optimize manpower, equipment, and flow.
• Identify process problems and perform root cause analysis using Why-Why and Fishbone diagrams.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for process issues.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen, Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Work Instructions and process documentation.
• Monitor process quality using SPC and FMEA principles and coordinate improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Production teams to resolve issues.
• Support new product, process, and equipment trials and evaluate performance.
• Prepare production reports, dashboards, and presentations using MS Excel and reporting tools.
• Ensure implementation of approved improvements and monitor effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to production personnel to meet targets and deadlines.

Skills

Process analysis

Data analysis

Line balancing

Kaizen/Lean

Root cause analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

FMEA

Job description

Asaba Manufacturing Phils., Inc is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes for productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will monitor lines, study data, and lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires experience on the shop floor, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving skills to achieve production targets and sustain best practices on the line.