Process Engineer

Description

Summary: Join Volpak's Operations team as an Assembly Process Engineer, driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and ensuring efficient, standardized assembly practices. Highlights: 1. Drive continuous improvement of machinery assembly performance 2. Apply Lean Manufacturing standards and promote Lean Six Sigma methodologies 3. Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality **About the Company** Volpak is a leading organization headquartered in Santa Perpétua de Mogoda, Spain. As a key player in pouch\-type packaging for over 40 years, we specialize in designing horizontal form\-fill\-seal, vertical multi\-lane, and cartoning machines. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in consumer goods products, such as sauces \& condiments, dairy, and confectionery, while extending its capabilities to meet the needs of other sectors like pet food, home care and chemicals. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. For more detailed information about Volpak and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.volpak.com. Volpak is part of Coesia, a group of innovation\-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 36 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023\. **About the Role** We are looking for an **Assembly Process Engineer** to join our **Operations** team. In this role, you will ensure continuous improvement of machinery assembly performance by applying **Lean Manufacturing** standards and acting as a change agent to promote **Lean Six Sigma** methodologies across the organization. You will work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations and Quality, helping translate technical solutions into efficient, standardized assembly practices that improve performance, reliability, and delivery. As **Assembly Process Engineer**, you will: * **Drive continuous improvement** of existing machine features to enhance performance, durability and reliability—aligned with cost, timing, quality standards, technical requirements and defined KPIs. * **Design dedicated assembly tooling** to improve efficiency, quality, ergonomics and repeatability. * **Lead and participate in kick‑off and closing meetings** for assembly projects, collecting and analyzing end‑to‑end assembly process data to identify improvements. * **Transfer technical information** from the Engineering department to all stakeholders involved in assembly activities, ensuring clarity and alignment. * **Convert production know‑how into standards** (Standard Work): procedures, rules, norms, and best practices. * **Ensure correct configuration** of devices, machines, and groups, minimizing inventory obsolescence. * **Handle department\-related administrative activities** (e.g., quotations, purchase requests). **What You Need to Be Successful** * Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or equivalent). * **5–6\+ years** of experience in a similar role. * Proven experience as a **Process Engineer** in a manufacturing environment applying Lean principles and methodologies (e.g., production BOM, lean cell design, standard work definition, 5S). * Knowledge of **3D CAD** software (SolidWorks and Composer). * Strong analytical capability to collect, structure and interpret data to define improvement strategies. * Proficiency with **MS Office** tools (Word, Excel). * Knowledge of **SAP** * Good command of **English and Spanish**. * Availability to **travel worldwide** when required. * Ability to manage multiple and complex processes with accuracy and attention to detail. * Team‑oriented, results‑driven and comfortable working with deadlines. * Innovative, proactive approach and strong understanding of customer needs. Job Reference: CGS13169