Deputy Manager - Process Engineer, Tada

Tata Steel Downstream Products Ltd; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel service provider in India is looking for a Fabrication Process Engineer to develop efficient fabrication processes. This role requires 3-8 years of experience, with responsibilities that include optimizing process flows and ensuring quality standards in fabrication operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or a related field and hands-on experience with relevant tools and standards.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in fabrication process engineering or production in related industry.
• In-depth understanding of fabrication processes: cutting, welding, forming.
• Familiarity with fabrication standards: AWS / ASME / IS codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient fabrication processes.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and weld quality as per standards.
• Drive initiatives for reduction in rework, rejection, and scrap.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Result-oriented mindset

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Metallurgy

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/SAP

Job description

Develop and implement efficient fabrication processes (cutting, bending, welding, machining, painting, assembly, etc.).

Standardize fabrication sequences, cycle times, and work instructions.

Analyze bottlenecks and optimize process flow to enhance throughput.

Introduce automation or tooling improvements where feasible.

2. Quality Assurance & Process Control

Ensure dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and finishing as per customer drawings and QAP.

Collaborate with QA team to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Maintain process documentation such as WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR, and process control charts.

3. Productivity & Cost Improvement

Drive initiatives for reduction in rework, rejection, and process scrap.

Monitor welding consumables, gas usage, and fabrication consumable costs.

Implement Lean, Kaizen, and 5S across fabrication bays.

4. Safety & Compliance

Ensure adherence to TSDPL’s EHS standards, PPE usage, and safe welding and cutting practices.

Conduct job safety analysis (JSA) and participate in HIRA reviews.

Promote zero harm culture and environmental compliance in fabrication operations.

5. Coordination & Support

Work closely with Design, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality teams for smooth execution of projects.

Support new project fabrication trials and process validations.

Train operators and welders on process improvements and technical standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Fabrication yield improvement (%)

Energy and consumable cost per ton fabricated

On-time project completion rate (%)

Number of process improvement / Kaizen projects implemented

Qualification & Experience:

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Metallurgy.

Experience: 3–8 years in fabrication process engineering or production in heavy fabrication / structural fabrication / equipment manufacturing industry (preferably steel / OEM / EPC).

In-depth understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, welding, forming, machining, painting).

Knowledge of fabrication standards – AWS / ASME / IS codes.

Familiarity with AutoCAD / SolidWorks / fabrication drawings.

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S.

Hands‑on experience with ERP/SAP for production tracking.

Process and quality orientation.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Collaboration and cross‑functional teamwork.

Result‑oriented with focus on continuous improvement.

Safety and discipline adherence.

About Us

Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited (TSDPL) is wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel. With 10 large processing units, 14 distribution locations all across the country. Today TSDPL is India’s largest steel service organization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 434
• Job Category OPERATIONS
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Plot No. 3, Phase II,, Tada, Andhra Pradesh, 524121, IN