Engineer - Process

101162 Johnson Electric Private Limited – Manufacturing; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Private Limited – Manufacturing in Chennai seeks a Process Engineer with 6–11 years of experience to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes. You will work with R&D, Quality, and Production to deliver high-quality products and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes process documentation, audits, risk assessment, and CAPA-driven improvements while promoting Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for waste reduction and performance gains.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years in process engineering or manufacturing engineering in automotive industries.
• Experience with automated assembly processes and process documentation.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain process documentation (flowcharts, SOPs).
• Participate in audits to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure safety protocols and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to pilot and refine processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement CAPA actions.

Education

Mechatronics/Mechanical engineering degree

Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

Position : Engineer

Process Experience : 06 – 11 Years

Location : Chennai

Position Summary:

The Process 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 R&D, Quality, and Production, to develop and improve processes that meet both customer and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Documentation: Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including flowcharts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Audit Participation: Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Design New Processes: Develop new manufacturing processes to meet product specifications and production goals.
• Safety Protocols: Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the practicality and cost-effectiveness of new processes.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Prototype Development: Work with R&D to develop prototypes and pilot runs to validate new processes.
• Efficiency Improvement: Analyse current production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity.
• Waste Reduction: Implement strategies to reduce waste and improve resource utilization.
• Quality Enhancement: Optimize processes to enhance product quality and consistency.
• Lean Manufacturing: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline operations and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Six Sigma: Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and reduce variability.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, and Production, to ensure project success.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to stay on track.
• Reporting: Prepare and present project reports and updates to management.
• Issue Identification: Identify process-related issues and bottlenecks that impact production.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes of process issues.
• Corrective Actions: Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address and resolve issues.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate in Mechatronics/Mechanical engineering with 06 to 7 years of experience or Diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering with 08 to 11 Years of experience.
• Relevant experience in Automotive industry, Assembly process with Automatic machines.

Skills Required:

• Should have at least 06 – 07 years of experience in automotive industries (in functions such as Process engineering, Methods or manufacturing engineering.)
• Proficiency in using process simulation software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks etc
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and familiarity with software like Minitab
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyse large sets of data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Technical Writing: Strong technical writing skills to create clear and concise process documentation.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations to management.
• Precision: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process design and documentation.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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