Process Engineer

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Job Summary: As a Process Engineer, you will develop, optimize, and control production processes at the transformer factory, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. Key Highlights: 1. Work for a leading manufacturer of electric meters in Latin America 2. Responsible for optimizing and controlling production processes 3. Implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean Manufacturing Join the largest electric meter manufacturer in Latin America!‍ ️ We are a 95-year-old company providing comprehensive technology and solutions for the electric power sector. \#VemSerNansen As a **Process Engineer**, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling production processes at the distribution transformer factory, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost reduction. You will analyze production line performance, implement continuous improvements, standardize processes, and provide technical support to production. **Your responsibilities will include:** * Analyzing and developing manufacturing processes for distribution transformers—from incoming material receipt through final assembly. * Conducting time and motion studies, line balancing, and production layout definition; * Developing and reviewing work instructions, operational procedures, and control plans; * Implementing continuous improvements based on Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.; * Monitoring and analyzing performance indicators (OEE, productivity, scrap, rework, etc.); * Participating in new product and process development alongside product engineering; * Conducting process validation tests and qualification of new materials, tools, and equipment; * Troubleshooting process issues collaboratively with maintenance, quality, and production teams; * Ensuring compliance with technical standards (ABNT, ISO, etc.) and occupational health and environmental requirements; * Assisting in defining technical specifications for procurement of new equipment and technologies; * Solid expertise in chronometric analysis. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields; * Prior experience in industrial processes, preferably in the electromechanical or transformer sector; * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical diagrams; * Knowledge of production processes, electromechanical assembly, impregnation, and electrical testing; * Continuous improvement tools (Lean, PDCA, Ishikawa, 5W2H, etc.); * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar); * Familiarity with SAP/Data Sul or other ERP systems is desirable. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Postgraduate degree in Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, or related fields; * Knowledge of transformer-specific standards (e.g., NBR 5356, NBR 5440, IEC 60076); * Technical English proficiency.