Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

ZF Friedrichshafen; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering to lead process planning, equipment design and standards across machining activities. You will drive productivity through methods analysis, ergonomic considerations, and smart factory initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial/production engineering with hands-on machining planning, NPI, and capacity enhancements.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in industrial/production engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in machining process planning and standards establishment.
• Hands-on experience with NPI, capacity enhancement and debottlenecking.
• Knowledge of material handling and internal logistics.
• Familiarity with Smart Factory and digital plant layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct equipment/workstations; perform pre- and final acceptance based on ergonomics and CMK.
• Develop methods analysis techniques and standards for productivity improvement.
• Establish ergonomic standards in manufacturing equipment.
• Define and maintain material handling standards for in-house processes.
• Identify wastes in manufacturing processes and drive TPM follow-up.

Skills

Machining process planning

Industrial engineering

Production engineering

New product productionising

Capacity enhancement

De-bottlenecking

Re-engineering

Low Cost Automation

Material handling

Smart Factory

Digital plant layouts

Flow simulation

Education

BE in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

Post-graduation in related disciplines (advantage)

Tools

None

Job description

Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering Req ID 88562 | M&L Chennai, India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited Job Description

About the team:

ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division helps shaping the future of commercial transportation ecosystems. Our mission is to be the preferred global technology partner for the commercial vehicle industry. CVS Division is supported by approximately 25,000 employees working at 61 locations in 28 countries.

What you can look forward to as Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering (m/f/d):

Detailed PFD (Process Flow Diagram), PFMEA, Control Plan, Capacity enhancement Couple / Decouple operations for maximum VA. Pneumatic & Electrical circuits for End off line Establish Lean Equipment Specification. SHE, Capability, Cycle Time, Labour, TPM Follow-up design and construction of equipment / workstations and Performs pre and final acceptance based on Ergonomics, Cmk, Cycle Time Developing methods analysis techniques and standards Developing and establishing work standards for new products and current products as part of productivity improvement activities Identification of wastes in the manufacturing processes. Defining ergonomic standards in manufacturing equipment Defining and maintaining material handling standards for in-house processes

Your Profile as Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering (m/f/d):

BE in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering. Post-graduation in any of these disciplines would be an added advantage Minimum of 5 years in industrial engineering function or production engineering function with at least 3 years in machining process planning and establishment of standards The person must possess hands‑on experience in machining process planning engineering, new product productionising, Capacity enhancement, De‑bottlenecking, Re‑engineering, Low Cost Automation. Must be familiar with design and implementation of material handling and internal logistics. Must possess implementation knowledge on Smart Factory initiatives including digitalization of plant layouts including flow simulation.

Why you should choose ZF in India:

• Innovative Environment: ZF is at the forefront of technological advancements, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: ZF fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, promoting a culture of collaboration and mutual support.
• Career Development: ZF is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive training programs, career development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement.
• Global Presence: As a part of a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, ZF provides opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide.
• Sustainability Focus: ZF is dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively working towards creating eco‑friendly solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.
• Employee Well‑being: ZF prioritizes the well‑being of its employees, providing comprehensive health and wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work‑life balance.

Be part of our ZF team as Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Engineering.