Assistant Manager

Dhoot Transmission Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhoot Transmission Pvt. Ltd. in Manesar, Haryana, is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager in the Process Engineering Department to lead design, industrialization, line setup and productivity initiatives for automotive Wiring Harness manufacturing.

You will drive process development, APQP / PFMEA, and ensure readiness for new launches through cross-functional collaboration with Design, Quality, and Production teams. A degreed engineer with 8–12 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in automotive wiring harness industry.
• Strong experience in process engineering for wiring harness manufacturing.
• Hands-on exposure to wire cutting, stripping, crimping, connector assembly, taping, routing, and harness assembly.
• Experience in new product industrialization, process planning, line setup, and production launch.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, PPAP, and IATF 16949.
• Experience in productivity improvement, line balancing, cycle-time reduction, and lean manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and team-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive wiring harnesses.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, operation layouts, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Define process parameters, cycle times, manpower requirements, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, and Project Management teams for NPI/NPD.
• Plan and execute process development, pilot runs, trial production, and ramp-up.
• Develop production line layouts, process flow, workstation design, and material flow.
• Lead process engineering engineers and technicians; ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Process engineering

NPI / NPD

Lean manufacturing

Line setup

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Education

B.E./B.Tech. or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Manager / Manager PED (Process Engineering)

Company: Dhoot Transmission Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Process Engineering Department (PED)
Designation: Assistant Manager / Manager
Experience: 812 Years
Location: Manesar, Haryana
Industry: Automotive Wiring Harness Manufacturing (Mandatory)

Job Purpose

To lead process engineering activities for automotive wiring harness manufacturing, focusing on process design, new product industrialization, line setup, productivity improvement, cost optimization, quality improvement, and timely execution of new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Engineering & Development

• Develop, establish, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive wiring harnesses.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, operation layouts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Define process parameters, cycle times, manpower requirements, and equipment specifications.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for cutting, stripping, crimping, wire processing, connector assembly, taping, routing, and final harness assembly.
• Ensure process feasibility, manufacturability, and adherence to customer specifications.

2. New Product Development & Industrialization

• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, and Project Management teams for new product introduction (NPI/NPD).
• Review customer drawings, BOMs, product specifications, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Plan and execute process development, pilot runs, trial production, and production ramp-up.
• Ensure timely readiness of manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, equipment, and manpower for new launches.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, PPAP, and other applicable automotive quality documentation.

3. Process Planning & Manufacturing Setup

• Develop production line layouts, process flow, workstation design, and material flow.
• Identify and implement suitable machinery, tools, fixtures, poka-yoke devices, and testing equipment.
• Optimize line balancing, cycle time, manpower utilization, and production capacity.
• Establish standard work practices and ensure process repeatability and consistency.
• Support capacity planning and implementation of new manufacturing lines.

4. Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, line balancing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Improve OEE, productivity, process efficiency, and utilization of resources.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive cost reduction through process optimization, automation, and material handling improvements.
• Monitor and improve key process parameters to achieve production and quality targets.

5. Quality & Process Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis for process-related defects and customer complaints.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions using 5 Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving tools.
• Ensure process capability, control, and compliance with applicable customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality teams for process audits, product validation, and defect reduction.
• Support implementation of IATF 16949 requirements and customer-specific quality standards.

6. Documentation & Engineering Change Management

• Prepare and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, work instructions, and process validation reports.
• Implement engineering changes and assess their impact on manufacturing processes.
• Maintain process documentation, equipment specifications, and process improvement records.
• Ensure proper revision control and implementation of approved changes.

7. Team Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead and guide process engineering engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Design, and Program Management teams.
• Support technical problem-solving, operator training, and process standardization.
• Monitor team deliverables and ensure timely completion of engineering projects.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech. or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

Mandatory Requirements

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in the automotive wiring harness industry is mandatory.
• Strong experience in process engineering for wiring harness manufacturing.
• Hands-on exposure to wire cutting, stripping, crimping, connector assembly, taping, routing, and harness assembly processes.
• Experience in new product industrialization, process planning, line setup, and production launch.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, PPAP, and IATF 16949.
• Experience in productivity improvement, line balancing, cycle-time reduction, and lean manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and team-handling skills.