Special process Manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
We are seeking an experienced Special Process Manager to lead innovation in welding technologies, focusing on automation and robotics. This role involves defining welding process standards, optimizing efficiency, and managing a welding team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advanced welding techniques and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of new welding technologies, focusing on automation and robotics.
- Apply expertise in advanced welding methods to optimize quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Define standards for welding process, welding material, and gas setting.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement in welding operations.
- Guide and manage the welding team, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Be responsible for ASME & A&B land boilers product as welding and process engineer.
- Manage welding documentation, including WPQR and WPS.
- Establish and improve the welding quality control system.
- Manage welder's documentation, including certificates.
- Design and optimize training processes for welders and support routine skill evaluations.
- Analyze and resolve NCRs, prepare repair procedures.
- Follow up on production processes and resolve welding issues.
- Specify and select new welding technology/equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce safety risks.
- Continuously reduce welding material consumption, conduct new welding material try-outs and introductions.
- Independently organize, implement, and control welding projects.
- Conduct supplier on-site reviews and provide technical support with sourcing engineers.
- Lead projects for applying new technology and automation in the welding process.
Requirements
- Extensive experience with advanced welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, laser welding).
- Proven track record in implementing automation and robotics in welding processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and drive change within an organization.
- Familiarity with welding standards, materials science, and manufacturing best practices.
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges.
- Good English skills, both spoken and written.
- Bachelor’s degree or above, major in welding or Metals & Materials Engineering.
- More than 8 years of working experience in boiler and pressure vessel, welding technology, inspection, and management, with practical operation ability.
- Familiarity with ASME, NB/GB/TSG, EN standards.
- Possess relevant welding qualification or certificate/IWE.
- Experience in automation and robotization of welding process.
- Have worked in an international company.
Desired Qualifications
- Be systematic and organized.
- Be persistent and thorough.
- Have good technical insight.
- Be service-minded.
- Have a good basic understanding of manufacturing methodologies.
- Good understanding of lean tools and 6Sigma.
Benefits
- Opportunities to make a positive impact on colleagues, partners, customers, and society.
- Pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources.
- Innovative, open spirit and start-up culture.
- Personal growth opportunities.
- Building careers while shaping a more resourceful, less wasteful world.
- Diversity, inclusion, and equity in recruitment processes.
- Behavioral traits are considered for role fit.
- Background checks are conducted on final candidates.
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Qingdao, China
Qualification
Bachelor
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