Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

KONE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning & development programs

Global organization

Job summary

KONE in Chennai, India is seeking a Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager in Manufacturing Solutions to lead design, implementation, and optimization of sheet metal fabrication processes with CAD/CAM programming oversight.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality; requires 8+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with leadership, focusing on process standardization, lean methods and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Production or Automobile Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with leadership or process ownership background.
• Strong knowledge of bend allowances, spring-back compensation, tooling selection and sheet metal properties.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and govern end-to-end sheet metal processes from raw material handling to final parts.
• Oversee, create, and refine CNC programs for laser cutting, turret punching, and press-brake bending.
• Optimize nesting layouts to maximize material utilization and reduce scrap.
• Resolve shop-floor bottlenecks, dimensional deviations, and tooling issues.
• Develop SOPs, setup sheets and work instructions for production teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen/Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Nesting systems

LANTEK

SALVAGNINI OPS

Job description

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to Deliver the best people flow experience. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

Job Title - Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

Job Location - Chennai, India

Reports to - Senior Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production & Quality, to develop and improve processes that meet both customer and company requirements. A Process Owner - Sheet Metal & CAD/CAM manages the end-to-end fabrication workflow, standardizes manufacturing methods, and optimizes CNC programming for cutting, punching, and bending operations.

Job Overview

Role: Process Owner (Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry & CAD/CAM) Industry: Sheet Metal Fabrication / Manufacturing / Automotive Core Focus: Process standardization, continuous improvement, and advanced CAD/CAM programming oversight at sheet metal fabrication industry

Are you the One?

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years in sheet metal manufacturing with leadership or process ownership background.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of bend allowances, spring-back compensation, tooling selection, and sheet metal properties.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM and nesting systems (e.g., LANTEK, SALVAGNINI OPS etc.)
• Methodologies: Strong grounding in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement (Kaizen/Six Sigma).

What will you be doing?

• Process Ownership: Design, implement, and govern end-to-end sheet metal processes from raw material handling to final bent/assembled parts.
• CAD/CAM Programming: Oversee, create, and refine CNC programs for laser cutting, turret punching, and press-brake bending.
• Nesting & Optimization: Optimize material nesting layouts to maximize utilization and reduce scrap.
• Quality & Troubleshooting: Resolve shop-floor bottlenecks, dimensional deviations, and tooling issues.
• Standardization: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), setup sheets, and work instructions for production teams.

What do we offer?

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual.

Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas.

Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice.

We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized.

In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®.

In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries.

KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.