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Job Title

Leader - Manufacturing Engineering

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Reporting

Functional reporting to        :  Head Manufacturing

 

 

Desirable: Engineering Graduate –  B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering preferably from IIT/NIT

ii) Experience

Minimum:  10

Maximum: 20

iii) Age Limit

Minimum:  30

Maximum:  45

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Job Role & Responsibilities

*Primary Responsibilities:*

 

Process designing, assembly readiness robust process, high repeatability

Lead the team to ensure on-time build of pre-pilot batch, pilot batch and SOP batches.

Identify and close DFA, DFM points. Electronic parts compliance to specification.

Ability to develop electronic components of EV battery /EV motors /Speedo meters/head lamps /Tail lamps/Motor control Units /DC DC converters/BMS /ECU/VCU/TCU.

End of Line readiness, proficiency in CAN communication

Q issues – QSR RFT defects elimination, Electronic parts Issue resolution

Trouble shooting of defects using problem solving tools like 7QC tools, New models Quality (RAR-Run at rate, DRBFM, PRBFM) Why-Why analysis etc

Capacity generation as and when required in stringent time frame

Assembly related ECR monitoring and implementation.

 

- *Supplier Engagement*:

Ensure sub-assembly process establishment at supplier ends for new component development, new sub-assemblies, with systems, displays of IPO, SOP, Q alerts, Pokayoke check sheets

- *Process Optimization*:

Analyse and refine manufacturing processes to meet optimal cost and quality benchmarks, including process engineering, component development, tooling procurement. Lead ECRS activities.

 

- *Equipment Development*:

Design new machinery and upgrade existing equipment to improve production capabilities and meet new model requirements.

 

- *Cost Management Initiatives*:

Conceptualize and lead projects focused on reducing operational costs.

 

*Additional Responsibilities:*

 

- *Team Management/Documentation*:

Supervise and mentor a team, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution. Ensure documentation readiness (TD, BOM, IPO, etc.)

 - *Collaboration*:

Work with cross-functional teams to improve production processes, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

 

- *Project Management*:

Proven track record of managing large projects (Material handling automation, MES, PokaYoke, etc.) from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

  • New product development knowledge 
  • Knowledge of Software's like Altium for DFM
  • Good process knowledge including PCB handling - fuses /Led/TFT etc
  • Ability to prepare process flow for PCB manufacturing 
  • Experience in handling of quality systems/diagnosis of electronic components for EV  application – Battery Charging system, Battery Management System, Motor control unit system, Motors, Charging circuits, Micro controllers, PCB & digital instrument clusters (speedometers)
  • APQP/DFA/DFM/DFMEA/PFMEA
  • Ability to plan equipment and processes for New products
  • Understanding of Machine balance / Operator/ line balance
  • Lean concepts like VSM / Strategic layout planning / MES / IOT and IOT and digitisation
  • Problem solving approach 8D / Six Sigma / SPC / DOE etc
  • Ability to plan Automation/Semi-automatic and have experience in handling material handling
  • Good knowledge of Product or part where he has experience 
  • Vehicle manufacturing process & functional knowledge
  • Process & facility planning

Behavioral

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work in a lean structure.

Good knowledge of process flow, data and logical interpretation

Ability to Adapt and Align and lead a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.

 

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Likely sources

Organization example

Bosch, Delphi, Continental, Magneti Marelli, Kpit, Tata Elexi, Tata Autocomp, EV OEMs – Tata EV, Toyota

Electronics component - Dixon Technologies, Foxconn, Fuji – Pune, L&T etc.