Management Trainee

Lucas TVS Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas TVS Limited in Chennai is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support process engineering and planning for new product development and mass production. You will develop and maintain PFMEA, control plans, SOPs, work instructions, and process sheets, while assisting in line design, time studies, and capacity planning.

The ideal candidate brings strong documentation skills, APQP/PPAP knowledge, AutoCAD 2D layout experience, and the ability to coordinate across design, production,

Qualifications

• Strong documentation skills for PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Experience in assembly line design and line layout planning.
• Proficient in time studies, line balancing, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Experience with process planning and manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD layouts and process sheets.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Engineering & Process Planning activities for new product development and mass production.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation including Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, Work Instructions, and Standardized Work Sheets.
• Develop and update process-related documents in line with customer and quality requirements.
• Assist in assembly line design, workstation layout planning, line balancing, and capacity planning activities.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams during product industrialization.
• Conduct time studies and identify opportunities for productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Documentation skills

Assembly line design

Time study

APQP/PPAP

Process planning

AutoCAD 2D

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support Process Engineering & Process Planning activities for new product development and mass production.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation including Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, Work Instructions, and Standardized Work Sheets.
• Develop and update process-related documents in line with customer and quality requirements.
• Assist in assembly line design, workstation layout planning, line balancing, and capacity planning activities.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams during product industrialization.
• Conduct time studies and identify opportunities for productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Mandatory Skills

Strong Documentation Skills (PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, Work Instructions, Process Sheets)
Assembly Line Design & Layout Planning Experience
Time Study & Line Balancing
APQP & PPAP Knowledge
Process Planning & Manufacturing Engineering
AutoCAD/2D Layout Preparation
Problem Solving Tools (5 Why, Fishbone, RCA)
Good Communication & Coordination Skills

Preferred Industry

• Automotive OEM
• Auto Component Manufacturing
• Precision Engineering Manufacturing

Ideal Candidate

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Good analytical and documentation capabilities.
• Exposure to assembly line setup, process industrialization, and production optimization projects.