IN_RBIN_Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Process Planner

Bosch; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in India seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner to translate customer strategies into operational excellence by improving value stream efficiency with innovative process solutions. You will manage production processes, CPk/PPAP, routing, ROS, and QA controls, while shaping cost and risk mitigation through VAO projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply DOE methodologies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across core manufacturing steps such as

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in engineering basics in manufacturing
• Desirable certification in statistical tools or data analytics
• Desirable certification in quality management (Shainin, HEP, 6 sigma)
• 5+ years in process planning in auto components
• Hands-on experience in honing, grinding, lapping, internal/external grinding, cleaning, laser tech

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess gaps; develop a manufacturing value addition flow with resources and innovative solutions.
• Initiate change notes for Tg rationalization projects to IE and Union.
• Assess internal/external requirements; help develop future state VSD with cross-functional teams.
• Implement customer/product requirements; establish processes; apply FMEA, BBM, WI.
• Estimate budgets for planning periods; drive VAO cost-reduction projects; ensure business continuity.
• Administer IPN lead plant functions; coordinate PPR meetings with IPN management.
• Drive problem solving to improve value stream performance and support material-cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Statistical tools

Data Analytics

Agile methodology

Quality management

Education

Graduate in Engineering - Mech, Production, EEE, ECE or IP

Tools

SAP PP module

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg.Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 30,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about Rs. 26,827 crores (3.1 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22 of which Rs. 24,406 crores (2.8 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over Rs. 11,782 crores (1.39 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22.
Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to translate deployed strategy and business objectives from customers and stakeholders into operational excellence by enhancing value stream efficiency and effectiveness through innovative technical solutions on existing processes and MAEs, while also administering the IPN lead plant functions as applicable.

Capacity and process Development : Plan and assess the gap, implement & continually develop a manufacturing value addition flow with resources and innovative solutions (E.g. process change, CT reduction etc.) to meet technical capacity and customer requirements. Initiate change note for Tg rationalization projects to IE and Union

Value stream Planning: Assess internal & external requirements (e.g. BU, Plant, VS, BP, customer), true north and VS vision, support in developing future state VSD with focus topics, collaborate with Cross Functional stake holders to identify, drive and implement projects to improve Value stream efficiency & achieve operational excellence.

Management of Production Processes : Implement customer specific and product requirements, establish/develop the processes (e.g. CpK study, PPAP, routing & ROS etc), controls to manage processes (e.g. FMEA, BBM process compass, WI, etc), methods to track & monitor customer requirements, reaction to non-conforming parts to ensure defect free products.

Cost Management and contingency planning: Estimate & propose budgets for planning periods to run operations, fulfil demands and execute development projects. Plan and implement VAO cost reduction projects to meet cost/pc. targets at VS level. Develop and implement actions & validate contingency plans to evaluate risk and ensure business continuity.

IPN functions : Administer IPN lead plant functions - present focus projects, assess and oversee volume allocation, TEK and ECR for manufacturing. Co-ordinate PPR meetings with IPN management, Collaborate with controlling to determine and allocate cost to IPN.

Problem Solving : Initiate and execute solution to complex problem independently to improve VS performance. Contribute innovative solutions to Purchase organization for improve Material cost reduction projects (e.g MATATHON). Develop competencies at shopfloor on processes to promote problem solving using DOE (e.g. Shainin)

Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering - Mech, Production, EEE, ECE or IP
• Certification in Statistical tools, Data Analytics, Agile methodology (desirable)
• Certification in Quality Management (Shainin, HEP, 6 sigma)
• 5+ years in Process planning activities in Auto component industry.
• Hands on experience in Core processes Like Honing, Grinding, lapping, Internal Grinding,External Grinding ,Cleaning, laser technology etc.

Additional Information

Knowledge:

• Competent knowledge in Manufacturing process, Assembly & Testing techniques, Measuring & Testing equipment's, Honing, grinding, shot peening, Torquing, ECM, cleaning, laser technology etc.
• Competent knowledge in IE techniques, GD&T, Basic knowledge of SAP (PP module)
• Advanced knowledge in Statutory, Organization Regulations, Product liability, Compliance & Risk Management
• Advance knowledge of IPN standards and tools (e.g PVA, Triad view). Production monitoring system (MES, MAS, i4.0 solutions), Advance knowledge in Data analytics & Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

Functional Skills:

• Competent in the use of AIAG Core tools - PFMEA, Control Plan, WI, Engineering change management
• Competent in Statistical evaluation tools & Advance skill of Problem Solving - Shainin (Apprentice/Journeymen), 8D, 6 sigma
• Competent Skill in troubleshooting in operating key machines & test equipment
• Advance skill in Agile Methodology, Speed week Coach
• Advance skills in using myMeasure (Bosch internal tools)