Assistant Manager- Manufacturing Engineering

Tenneco Inc.; Bhiwadi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in India seeks an Assistant Manager- Manufacturing Engineering to develop and industrialize advanced manufacturing processes, including low-cost automation solutions.

You will lead installation, debugging, and validation of automated equipment, and support APQP and new product launches to ensure readiness before SOP. The role requires hands-on experience with robotics, PLCs, and tooling design, plus strong knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and Automotive Core Tools to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing/industrialization is preferred.
• Hands-on with automated assembly equipment and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize new and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Lead installation, commissioning, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Create process specifications, tooling, fixtures, and work standards.
• Design tooling, fixtures, prototypes for new/existing processes.
• Support APQP and new product launches ensuring readiness before SOP.
• Develop PFMEA, Control Plans, process standards and related docs.
• Ensure ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949 requirements during development and launch.
• Drive improvements in productivity, cycle time, quality, and capacity.
• Analyze data, conduct trials, implement corrective actions.
• Support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, vision systems, automation.

Skills

CAD/3D design

PLC systems

Automation systems

LabVIEW

ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA/MSA/SPC

Control Plan

Six Sigma

DOE

Problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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Assistant Manager- Manufacturing Engineering

Develop and industrialize new and advanced manufacturing processes, including low-cost automation solutions.

Lead/support installation, commissioning, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of automated and special-purpose equipment.

Develop process specifications, tooling, fixtures, tool charts, work standards, and engineering documentation.

Design and develop tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and equipment concepts for new and existing processes.

Support APQP and new product launches, ensuring process and equipment readiness before SOP and production ramp-up.

Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, process standards, and other manufacturing documentation.

Ensure effective application of ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949 requirements and Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plan, during process development, industrialization, validation, and production launch.

Drive improvements in productivity, cycle time, quality, OEE, capacity, equipment reliability, and manufacturing cost.

Analyze process and test data, conduct manufacturing trials, and implement sustainable corrective and improvement actions.

Support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, instrumentation, vision/measurement systems, and machine automation.

Prepare equipment specifications, support capital expenditure proposals, and execute equipment development and industrialization projects.

Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, suppliers, and global cross-functional teams.

Promote manufacturing best practices, process standardization, technical knowledge-sharing, and mentor junior engineers.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant manufacturing/industrialization experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with automated assembly equipment, special-purpose machines, robotics, PLCs, and industrial automation.
• Experience in non-standard equipment design, development, commissioning, or debugging is preferred.
• Experience in tooling, fixture design, equipment installation, process validation, and production ramp-up.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in CAD/3D design software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of PLC systems, industrial instrumentation, sensors, robotics, machine controls, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW or similar data acquisition/test systems is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plan.
• Knowledge of DOE, Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Good English communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional, supplier, and global teams.