The Process Planning Engineer plays a critical role in the manufacturing industry by designing, developing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position involves planning manufacturing workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Quotation phase: Conduct process feasibility evaluation, preliminary process routing planning, and tooling planning; participate in customer TR (Technical Review) communications to support quotation decision-making.
- Project award phase: Carry out detailed process feasibility evaluation and process planning; develop the Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFMEA, Engineering A-sheet, and list of process special characteristics
- Responsible for production line layout design, equipment planning, and tooling planning, and track their implementation and delivery.
- Conduct takt time and OEE analysis to identify bottlenecks and support capacity validation.
- Plan and drive the implementation of process error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions.
- Participate in process change management and production handover, and consolidate process planning standards and lessons learned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required or higher
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, including at least one complete project followed through from the quotation or PFMEA phase to start of production (SOP).
- Industry background: Experience in automotive components (stampings, machining, welding, or assembly preferred); familiar with IATF 16949 and the APQP core tools.
- Tools & skills: Proficient in at least one CAD system (CATIA or NX/UG) for reading 3D models and developing process plans; able to use Excel for takt time and capacity calculations; experience with PFMEA software (e.g., APIS or Excel-based templates) is a plus
Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.
- International development platform
- Dynamic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Competitive compensation package
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
- Experience completing at least one project from quotation or PFMEA phase through start of production
- Experience in automotive components, including stampings, machining, welding, or assembly
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and APQP core tools
- Proficiency in at least one CAD system, such as CATIA or NX/UG
- Ability to use Excel for takt time and capacity calculations
- Experience with PFMEA software, such as APIS or Excel-based templates
MINTH GROUP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MINTH GROUP and has not been reviewed or approved by MINTH GROUP.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in some locations and roles, with starting wages described as reasonable for local markets. Feedback suggests compensation structures are viewed as solid for manufacturing settings when overtime opportunities are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is considered good by some employees and is highlighted as a stabilizing aspect of the package. Feedback suggests health insurance provisions meet or exceed expectations in certain roles or regions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Opportunities for overtime are seen as reliable and meaningful to overall take-home pay. Feedback suggests bonuses and short-term incentives are available in some cases, complementing base pay.
MINTH GROUP Insights
What We Do
Minth Group stands as a global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. With a workforce of 27,367 employees distributed across four business units and 78 global plants and offices, our operations span four continents and 15 countries. We take immense pride in serving a diverse clientele, encompassing over 80 automobile brands from all over the world. Leveraging one of the world’s most comprehensive and diverse customer platforms, Minth has made significant investments in the electrification of the automotive industry, positioning itself as the world's largest supplier of battery enclosures and body structure components. At Minth Group, our commitment extends beyond business success to the creation of a sustainable society and future for all. We champion green innovations and increasingly adopt green energy in our operations. Concurrently, we are dedicated to providing high-performance, superior-quality automotive parts that adhere to the highest global standards, continually driving innovation within the automotive industry.
