Engineer/ Sr. Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Process Development professional in Pune, India. The role focuses on developing and establishing manufacturing processes for new products and model launches, with emphasis on process capability and production readiness.

You will collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Production teams, prepare SOPs, line layouts, and process documentation, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing process development and line optimization.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new products and model launches.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, line layouts, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Define manufacturing cycle times and optimize manpower utilization.
• Ensure process capability and production readiness before mass production.
• Design fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling; coordinate with suppliers for equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance and automation initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks; monitor OEE; conduct capacity studies and optimization.
• Lead Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Project coordination

Tools

Automation

Industry 4.0

Job description

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new products and model launches.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, line layouts, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Define manufacturing cycle times and optimize manpower utilization.
• Ensure process capability and production readiness before mass production.

Equipment & Tooling Management

• Design and develop manufacturing fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling.
• Coordinate with suppliers for procurement, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to ensure machine reliability.
• Evaluate and implement automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Production Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks and implement productivity improvement projects.
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and drive improvement actions.
• Conduct line balancing, capacity studies, and process optimization.
• Reduce manufacturing costs through Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Value Engineering initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

• Support PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Validation, and APQP activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Analyze process defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Work closely with Design, R&D, Quality, and Production teams during product development.
• Support trial builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up activities.
• Manage engineering changes and process modifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cost reduction projects.
• Drive waste elimination initiatives focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM).
• Implement best manufacturing practices and benchmark industry standards.