Bending Engineer

NASH group; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NASH group in Pune is seeking a skilled supervisor for our YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines operations. You will lead daily production, ensure on-time targets, and drive lean manufacturing initiatives on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering and at least 36 years of hands-on experience with YLM CNC bending equipment in automotive manufacturing. You will mentor operators and uphold IATF 16949 and EHS standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering.
• 36 years of experience operating or supervising YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in machine setup, tooling selection, program setting, and changeover on YLM bending machines.
• Strong knowledge of tube bending processes, bend radius, spring-back correction, and bend quality control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and tube bending specifications.
• Experience in troubleshooting bending defects such as wrinkling, flattening, cracks, and dimensional deviations.
• Knowledge of OEE, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and IATF 16949.
• Good leadership skills with experience in managing shop floor operators in rotational shifts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in an automotive sheet metal and tubular components manufacturing plant will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily production activities on YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines to achieve shift production targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of YLM bending machines, manpower, and resources during the shift.
• Perform machine setup, tooling changeover, and first-off approval for new production runs.
• Monitor machine parameters and ensure production as per engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Achieve production targets while maintaining OEE, productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Troubleshoot minor machine and process issues and coordinate with the Maintenance team for major breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores for smooth production flow.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap, and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Drive TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives on the shop floor.
• Ensure proper material handling, WIP control, and line balancing throughout the shift.
• Train operators on machine operation, safety, quality standards, and best practices.
• Maintain shift-wise production reports, downtime records, and machine performance data.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and safe working practices.
• Support new product trials, process validation, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Reading GD&T

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering

Tools

YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily production activities on YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines to achieve shift production targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of YLM bending machines, manpower, and resources during the shift.
• Perform machine setup, tooling changeover, and first-off approval for new production runs.
• Monitor machine parameters and ensure production as per engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Achieve production targets while maintaining OEE, productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Troubleshoot minor machine and process issues and coordinate with the Maintenance team for major breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Coordinate with PPC, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores for smooth production flow.
• Monitor rejection, rework, and scrap, and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Drive TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives on the shop floor.
• Ensure proper material handling, WIP control, and line balancing throughout the shift.
• Train operators on machine operation, safety, quality standards, and best practices.
• Maintain shift-wise production reports, downtime records, and machine performance data.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and safe working practices.
• Support new product trials, process validation, and continuous process improvements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering.
• 36 years of experience operating or supervising YLM CNC Pipe Bending Machines in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in machine setup, tooling selection, program setting, and changeover on YLM bending machines.
• Strong knowledge of tube bending processes, bend radius, spring-back correction, and bend quality control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and tube bending specifications.
• Experience in troubleshooting bending defects such as wrinkling, flattening, cracks, and dimensional deviations.
• Knowledge of OEE, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and IATF 16949.
• Good leadership skills with experience in managing shop floor operators in rotational shifts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in an automotive sheet metal and tubular components manufacturing plant will be preferred.