Assistant Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Gruppo SKF; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gruppo SKF is seeking an Assistant Manager in Manufacturing Engineering to lead process improvements and oversee new product development in Ahmedabad. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering, with responsibilities including cycle time improvement and machine qualification.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Proficiency in CAD/CAM is essential. The position offers opportunities to innovate and improve manufacturing processes at our plant.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cycle time improvement and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM and 3D modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements in manufacturing for cycle time reduction.
• Plan and execute industrialization for new bearing types.
• Conduct machine qualification using FAT and SAT techniques.

Skills

Process improvement analysis

New product development

Cutting tools and abrasives knowledge

Machine qualification techniques

CAD/CAM systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Production)

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Requisition ID: 24655

Job Category: Manufacturing

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Ahmedabad, IN

Reports to: Deputy General Manager - Engineering & Projects

Working days: Alternate Saturdays will be working

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for working on identified plant level process improvement and process implementation activities and execution of new product development. Also provide technical assistance & solutions for smooth running of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Cycle time improvement: Drive process improvements in identified manufacturing processes for cycle reduction, develop and implement solutions to improve OEE and reduce operator fatigue.
• Work on new product development on channel to ensure right process design and achieve product characteristics as per SKF specifications. Plan & execute industrialization for new bearing types.
• Introduction of new cutting tools and abrasives (grinding, turning & honing) for output improvement & cost reduction.
• Takes part in PFMEA, control plan and other channel documents for new product development and revision of existing products.
• Works on technology improvement projects like vision cameras and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Leads machine qualification by using techniques like FAT and SAT.
• Works on ECR for effective implementation of change management.
• Release process flow diagram, set up chart, process validation report & process drawings for new product development.
• Develop tooling requirements for grinding, honing, and assembly processes by applying SMED concepts. Ensure tooling performance during prove‑out and ramp‑up.

Metrics:

• Cycle time improvement and fixation of deviation.
• No. of new products developed.
• Productivity improvement and OEE improvement.
• Installation of new machines & equipment.
• Sound knowledge of turning, hard turning, hard machining, (grinding & honing will be added) assembly process.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, hand‑on experience on 3D modelling software e.g. Creo and 2D modelling software e.g. AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of process flow diagrams, PFEA, control plan and MSA.
• Machine qualification technique, FAT, and SAT.
• Learning agility, problem‑solving mindset.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technique, digitization, robotics, low‑cost automation.
• Effective team player.

Candidate Profile:

• 7‑10 yrs. of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor's in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Production).