Deputy Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited is seeking a results-driven Process Engineering professional to lead Lean initiatives, optimize layouts and drive manufacturing readiness for new product introductions. The role requires cross-functional coordination to achieve throughput, quality, and cost targets within an automotive manufacturing environment.

Experience in Kaizen, VSM, SMED, and cycle-time reduction is preferred, with a focus on continuous process optimization and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen and cycle time reduction.
• Knowledge of 4M change management, BOM validation and ECN.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, QMS and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives across Man, Machine, Method, and Material.
• Lead process engineering activities including Time & Motion Studies and Standard Work.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for NPI, SOP execution and volume ramp-up through cross-functional coordination.
• Optimize plant layout, material flow and assembly operations to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, and implement ECN and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, QMS, safety requirements, and defect prevention through RCA and quality tools.
• Support plant P&L objectives through cost reduction, OEE improvement, manpower optimization, waste elimination.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

OEE improvement

Cost reduction

Quality improvement

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including VSM, Kaizen, SMED, Cycle Time Reduction, Line Balancing, and productivity improvement across Man, Machine, Method, and Material.


• Lead process engineering activities including Time & Motion Studies, Standard Work, Capacity Planning, and continuous process optimization.


• Ensure manufacturing readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI), SOP execution, and volume ramp-up through cross-functional coordination.


• Optimize plant layout, material flow, and assembly operations to improve throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and meet customer demand.


• Establish and maintain process documentation, 4M change management, BOM validation, ECN implementation, and manufacturing standards.


• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, QMS, safety requirements, traceability systems, and drive defect prevention through RCA and quality tools.


• Support plant P&L objectives through cost reduction, OEE improvement, manpower optimization, waste elimination, and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

Strong exposure to Plastic Injection Molding, Assembly Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and New Product Introduction.