Asst Manager /Manager (Process Engineering)

Vvdn Technologies; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vvdn Technologies seeks a seasoned Process/Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize automotive electronics production lines. You will drive process capability, NPI transfers, and line balancing across multiple product families, ensuring quality and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and IATF 16949, plus Lean, Kaizen, 5S and OEE improvements. Collaboration with Quality and Production teams is essential for zero-defect manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in Process/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in automotive electronics manufacturing, Tier-1/2 preferred.
• Exposure to automotive camera modules, infotainment, ECU, PCBA, or electronic assembly.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, SPC and MSA.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S and OEE improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive electronic products.
• Define process flow, line layout, cycle time, manpower planning, line balancing, and SOPs.
• Drive process capability improvement, productivity, and OEE.
• Support NPI and smooth transfer from R&D to mass production.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve production efficiency.
• Prepare PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other quality docs.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, etc.
• Drive process quality improvement and reduce rejection, rework, scrap.
• Work with Quality and Production to achieve zero-defect manufacturing.
• Lead Kaizen, Lean, 5S and continuous improvement.
• Time & Motion Studies, line balancing, manpower optimization.
• Improve UPH, cycle time, OEE, productivity.
• Analyze defects, scrap trends, losses and CAPA.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment.
• Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ and validation studies.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Engineering

APQP Core Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

OEE improvement

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SMT

PCBA

Soldering

Testing

Validation

Gauge R&R

IATF 16949

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Process Engineering & Manufacturing

• Develop, establish, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive electronic products.
• Define process flow, line layout, cycle time, manpower planning, line balancing, and SOPs.
• Drive process capability improvement, productivity enhancement, and OEE improvement.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and smooth transfer of products from R&D to mass production.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve production efficiency.

2. Quality Engineering & APQP Core Tools

• Prepare, review, and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other quality documents.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive process quality improvement and reduce rejection, rework, and scrap.
• Work closely with Quality and Production teams to achieve zero-defect manufacturing.

3. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Time & Motion Studies, line balancing, and manpower optimization.
• Improve UPH, cycle time, OEE, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze process defects, scrap trends, and production losses and implement CAPA.

4. Equipment & Process Validation

• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new production equipment and fixtures.
• Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ validation and process capability studies.
• Perform Gauge R&R and measurement system analysis.
• Coordinate with Equipment, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve equipment performance and process reliability.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 510 years of experience in Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in Automotive Electronics manufacturing, preferably with Tier-1 or Tier-2 suppliers.
• Hands-on exposure to Automotive Camera Modules, Infotainment Systems, ECU, PCBA, or electronic assembly manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SMT, PCBA, soldering, assembly, testing, and validation processes is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, and OEE improvement.
• Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, Cpk, Gauge R&R, and process validation.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates currently working with automotive electronics / Tier-1 suppliers