Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing -Liquid Painting (Projects & ME)

Royal Enfield; Satyavedu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Enfield in India invites applications for Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing: Liquid Painting (Projects & ME). The role drives paint shop process engineering, robotic painting optimization, layout changes, and PPAP validation to boost FTT and surface quality while reducing VOC emissions and energy use.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, program robots/PLCs, and design CAD layouts for new projects, ensuring safety and quality standards in a high-volume liquid

Qualifications

• Education and hands-on experience in automotive surface finishing and process engineering.
• Experience in paint shop projects and PPAP validation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Robotic & PLC optimization to improve surface quality and reduce errors.
• Lead PPAP validation for painted parts and drive FTT improvements.
• Leverage AutoCAD to design paint shop layouts and plan process flows.
• Lead VOC reduction and energy efficiency initiatives in the liquid painting facility.
• Drive cost and capacity improvements with a focus on safety and quality.

Skills

Robotic painting optimization

PLC programming

PPAP execution

VOC reduction

CAD layout drafting

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Surface Coating Technology

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing: Liquid Painting (Projects & ME)

The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing (Liquid Painting - Projects & ME) is responsible for driving paint shop process engineering, robotic painting optimization, layout modifications, and continuous operational improvements. The incumbent leads initiatives to enhance First Time Through (FTT) rates, improve painted surface appearance, program painting robots/PLCs, and execute complete PPAP validations for painted components. Sitting at the intersection of process engineering and environmental sustainability, this role focuses on reducing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, lowering unit energy consumption, driving green energy initiatives, and expanding line capacity while enforcing strict safety and quality standards across liquid painting operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Robotic & PLC Optimization: Program and troubleshoot paint application robots and PLC systems to eliminate operational errors, enhance surface appearance, and optimize maintenance routines.
• Process Quality & PPAP: Lead First Time Through (FTT) and OK rate improvement initiatives, resolve paint defects, and execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) validation for applicable painted parts.
• Layout Design & CAD Engineering: Leverage AutoCAD to design paint shop layouts, plan process flow expansions, and optimize equipment placement for new project integrations.
• Sustainability & VOC Reduction: Implement energy conservation projects, integrate green energy concepts, and drive VOC emission reduction programs within the liquid painting facility.
• Cost & Capacity Engineering: Execute cost optimization, paint consumption control, cycle time reduction, and shop-floor safety improvements to maximize overall paint shop capacity.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Surface Coating Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of direct manufacturing engineering or project execution experience within an automotive liquid paint shop (OEM or Tier-1 automotive plastics/metallic coating facility).
• Core Competencies: Paint robot programming, PLC logic modification, PPAP execution, FTT optimization, VOC reduction, and CAD layout drafting.