Deputy Process Engineering Manager

Sterling Tools (STL); Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Tools (STL) in Faridabad seeks a Deputy Process Engineer with deep expertise in fastener/automotive processes, heat treatment, and surface finishing. The role emphasizes developing manufacturing processes, driving kaizen and Lean initiatives, and coordinating NPD from concept to production.

The incumbent will work across Design, Quality, Production, Tool Room, Maintenance and Purchase teams and support PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and process validations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fastener/Cold Forged/Automotive Components industries; Heat Treatment & Surface Finishing expertise.
• Experience in process development, optimization and NPD coordination.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Prepare and maintain process flow charts, work instructions, process parameters, and SOPs.
• Conduct process feasibility studies for new products and engineering changes.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement productivity improvements to reduce cycle time.
• Drive Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Purchase teams for successful launches.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions; establish process controls and PFMEA updates.

Job description

Role & responsibilities :-

Job Description Deputy Process Engineering

Position: Deputy Process Engineering
Department: Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Industry: Automotive / Auto Components
Location: Faridabad
Reporting To: Head/Manager Process Engineering

Experience:

Appx 10 Yrs. Experience in Fastener Industries/ Cold Forged / Automotive Components industries / Heat Treatment & Surface Finishing Industries with Expert in Heat Treatment and Surface Finishing process.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development

• Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Prepare and maintain process flow charts, work instructions, process parameters, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct process feasibility studies for new products and engineering changes.

Process Improvement

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce cycle time.
• Drive Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze process losses, rejection, rework, downtime, and material wastage and implement corrective actions.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Support new product development and new process implementation from concept to production.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Purchase teams for successful product launches.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and process validation activities.

Process Quality & Control

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet defined quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify potential process risks and support PFMEA updates and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct process capability studies and establish appropriate process controls.

Tooling & Equipment

• Coordinate for development and modification of tools, fixtures, dies, gauges, and process equipment.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams for tool/equipment trials and validation.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements for process reliability.

Cost & Productivity

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and manpower optimization.
• Monitor process KPIs such as cycle time, OEE, rejection, rework, downtime, and line efficiency.
• Implement projects to reduce manufacturing cost and improve overall process effectiveness.