Process Leader - New Production Line Investment

About the role

Dinex, a global manufacturer of exhaust and emission solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, is looking for a Process Leader to lead the investment project for a new production and robotic welding line. The role takes ownership of the process from initial planning through installation, commissioning and start of serial production, delivering the project safely, on schedule and within the approved CAPEX budget.

Key responsibilities

• Own the overall project plan, including scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables and progress tracking.
• Plan, monitor and report the CAPEX budget, costs and any deviations from the approved plan.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external suppliers, contractors and the robotic line integrator.
• Develop and coordinate the factory layout, equipment positioning, material flow and infrastructure preparation.
• Follow up on equipment design, manufacturing, delivery, installation and integration.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, trial production and production-readiness activities, and ensure installation and commissioning meet project, safety, quality and operational requirements.
• Identify risks, dependencies and delays, define mitigation actions and follow them up.
• Provide regular project status updates and escalate critical issues to management.
• Coordinate handover to Operations, with documentation and open actions addressed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial projects, manufacturing engineering or production-line investments.
• Experience in project planning, CAPEX tracking and coordinating suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Preferred: previous experience managing production-line investments, robotic welding lines, MIG/MAG welding and welding fixtures, and setting up or expanding a new production facility; automotive or metal fabrication background.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of factory layout planning and industrial equipment installation.
• Project management tools and methods for tracking schedules, actions, risks and budgets.
• Strong organization, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.