Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Process Owner - Sheet Metal

Motherson Health and System Limited; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson Health and System Limited seeks an experienced Operations/Manufacturing Engineer to establish, validate, and continuously improve sheet metal manufacturing for medical device components at our Chennai facility. You will own fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly, while ensuring process capability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining PFMEA and control plans, leading IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and coordinating with Design, QA, and

Qualifications

• Expertise in sheet metal fabrication processes and quality systems.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and DOE methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, EU MDR compliance.
• Hands-on CAD/CAM knowledge with major software tools.
• Strong ROOT CAUSE analysis and DMAIC problem solving.
• Experience with ERP/MES for production tracking and validation.

Responsibilities

• Own and control sheet metal fabrication, bending, welding, finishing, and assembly processes.
• Maintain PFDs, PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities for new and modified processes.
• Conduct process capability studies and DOE for critical parameters.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to boost efficiency.
• Coordinate with Design, QA, Supply Chain, and Maintenance for end-to-end performance.
• Ensure ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and MDR compliance in all activities.

Skills

Laser Cutting

CNC Bending

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Riveting

Surface Finishing

PFMEA

Control Plans

DOE

MSA

SPC

PPAP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

8-15 years of experience in precision sheet metal manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Chennai, India (Medical Device CDMO Facility)

Reports To: Head Manufacturing / Operations Manager

Role Purpose

Responsible for establishing, validating, and continuously improving sheet metal manufacturing processes for medical device components. Ensures processes are capable, compliant, cost-effective, and meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and control sheet metal fabrication, bending, welding, finishing, and assembly processes.
• Maintain process flow diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities for new and modified processes.
• Conduct process capability studies and DOE for critical parameters.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with Design, QA, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams for end-to-end process performance.
• Ensure ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and MDR compliance in all process activities.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in Laser Cutting, CNC Bending, TIG/MIG Welding, Riveting, and Surface Finishing.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, MSA, SPC, and PPAP methodologies.
• Understanding of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, EU MDR compliance requirements.
• Hands-on CAD/CAM knowledge (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using Root Cause Analysis and DMAIC.
• Experience in ERP/MES systems for production tracking and process validation.

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering.
• 815 years of experience in precision sheet metal manufacturing, preferably in medical devices or aerospace.
• Six Sigma Green Belt / ISO 13485 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Experience in new product industrialization and process validation is essential.

Position Type

Full-time | On-site | Leadership Track – Individual Contributor with cross-functional influence.