Assistant Manager- Manufacturing Engineering

Tenneco; Tijara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and industrialize advanced manufacturing processes in an automotive setting. You will lead installation, commissioning, and validation of automated equipment while ensuring readiness for SOP and ramp-up.

You will develop process standards, tooling, PFMEA, and Control Plans, cooperating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and cost targets. Strong knowledge of APQP and Automotive Core Tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with relevant manufacturing/industrialization exposure.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, PLCs, and industrial automation in automotive context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize new and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Lead installation, commissioning, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Develop process specifications, tooling, fixtures, tool charts, work standards, and engineering documentation.
• Design tooling, fixtures, prototypes, and equipment concepts for new/existing processes.
• Support APQP and new product launches, ensuring readiness before SOP and ramp-up.
• Develop PFMEA, Control Plans, process standards, and other manufacturing docs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949 and Automotive Core Tools during development and launch.
• Drive improvements in productivity, cycle time, quality, OEE, capacity, and cost.
• Analyze data, run trials, and implement corrective/improvement actions.
• Support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, and machine automation.

Skills

Problem solving

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

PLC programming tools

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.