Lead - Laser, Dispensing & Adhesive

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Laser, Dispensing & Adhesive Process Lead to drive development, optimization, and production excellence in advanced manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on leading laser processing and adhesive/dispensing technologies, ensuring robust process capability, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across high-volume production. Responsibilities include defining process parameters, qualification and validation activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/production/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Experience with laser processing (welding, marking, cutting).
• Experience with process validation and qualification.
• Expertise in manufacturing process optimization and data-driven improvement.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE, SPC, MSA and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process development for Laser, Dispensing, and Adhesive applications in high-volume manufacturing.
• Define process parameters, machine settings, and control plans to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Drive process qualification, validation and capability improvement activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process issues.
• Support NPI activities and manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Tooling, Automation and Production teams.
• Lead troubleshooting for laser welding/marking/cutting and adhesive dispensing processes.
• Drive yield improvement, cycle time reduction and cost optimization.

Skills

Laser processing

Process validation

Manufacturing process optimization

PFMEA

Control Plan

DOE

SPC

MSA

Structured problem solving

Automation integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechatronics or related discipline

Master's degree in engineering (added advantage)

Job description

Tata Electronics is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. https://www.tataelectronics.com/

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Laser, Dispensing & Adhesive Process Lead to drive process development, optimization, and production excellence in advanced manufacturing operations. The candidate will be responsible for leading laser processing and adhesive/dispensing technologies, ensuring robust process capability, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process development for Laser, Dispensing, and Adhesive applications in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Define process parameters, machine settings, and control plans to achieve quality and productivity targets.
• Drive process qualification, validation, and capability improvement activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, Tooling, Automation, and Production teams.
• Lead troubleshooting activities related to laser welding/marking/cutting and adhesive dispensing processes.
• Drive yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Mentor and guide engineers and technicians to build technical capability within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Laser processing (welding, marking, cutting, or related applications)
• Process validation and qualification
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE, SPC, MSA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in automation-integrated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering is an added advantage.
• Experience in Electronics, Battery, Automotive, Semiconductor, or Precision Manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 and data-driven process monitoring.