Lead, Engineering

JK Maini Precision Technology; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Manufacturing Engineering role to direct end-to-end process planning, new product industrialization, quality improvements, and customer technical interface.

The candidate will bridge customer expectations with shop-floor execution, lead APQP/PPAP, ECN control, PFMEA/MSA, and drive zero-defect quality initiatives across production and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership with 15+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience delivering APQP and PPAP lifecycle up to Level 5.
• Strong PFMEA/MSA and ISIR knowledge in IATF16949/AS9100 contexts.

Responsibilities

• Direct macro and micro process planning for complex precision components.
• Develop and optimize Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and OPS.
• Lead cycle time estimation, tooling selection, and CNC programming strategy.
• Establish SOPs and line layouts using Lean principles (VSM, Line Balancing).
• Lead RFQ discussions, DFM reviews, and technical gate reviews with customers.
• Co-chair reviews with OEM/Tier-1 clients and track milestones.
• Drive ECN/ECO management and cost/cycle time impact analysis.
• Lead Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives to improve OEE and scrap rate.
• Implement CAPA into control plans and PFMEAs; update WIs.
• Conduct regular gemba walks to validate standard work.

Skills

Leadership

Process planning

APQP/PPAP

DFM

ECN management

Lean manufacturing

Quality improvement

Gemba walks

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned, strategic Lead Manufacturing Engineering with 15 to 20 years of hands‑on technical and leadership experience to direct end-to-end process planning, new product industrialization, quality improvements, and customer technical interface.

The ideal candidate will bridge customer expectations with shop‑floor executionleading process design, driving zero‑defect quality initiatives, mastering PPAP/APQP frameworks, managing Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and serving as the primary technical partner in customer engagements.

Job Responsibilities

1. Process Planning & Industrialization

• Direct macro and micro process planning for complex precision engineering components, castings, forgings, and assemblies.
• Develop, validate, and optimize Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Control Plans, and Operation Process Sheets (OPS).
• Lead cycle time estimation, fixture design review, tooling selection, and CNC programming strategy to ensure optimized cycle times and targeted manufacturing costs.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and line layouts utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles (VSM, Line Balancing, Cell Design).

2. Customer Technical Interface & Technical Discussions

• Lead customer technical discussions during RFQ stages, feasibility studies, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and technical gate reviews.
• Serve as the single point of contact for customer engineering teams on technical clarifications, design changes, and manufacturing constraints.
• Co-chair joint technical reviews and project milestone tracking meetings with domestic and global OEM/Tier-1 clients.

3. APQP & PPAP Documentation

• Drive complete Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) lifecycle up to Level 5 submission/approval.
• Formulate robust PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), ensuring lessons learned and historical defect data are integrated.
• Oversee MSA (Measurement System Analysis), Capability Studies , and initial sample submissions (ISIR) in alignment with customer-specific requirements (IATF 16949 / AS9100).

4. ECN (Engineering Change Notice) Control & Implementation

• Establish and govern the plant-wide ECN / ECO (Engineering Change Order) management process.
• Evaluate cost, tooling, cycle time, and inventory impacts of customer-driven or internal design/process changes.
• Ensure seamless cut-over of process modifications without line stoppages or mixed-stock contamination across production, quality, and supply chain.

5. Process & Quality Improvements

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma projects) to enhance process capability, reduce scrap/rework, and boost overall OEE.
• Lead yield improvement programs and cost-out/VA-VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives.
• Implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions at high-risk process stations identified through risk analysis.

6. Production & Quality Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner actively with Shop-Floor Production and Quality Assurance teams to investigate internal rejections and resolve customer complaints (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis).
• Implement permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) into revised control plans, PFMEAs, and standard work instructions.
• Conduct regular gemba walks with production leads to validate standard work adherence and address technical roadblocks.