Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Schneider Electric; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) in Vadodara seeks a Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to set up and optimize injection moulding processes for plastic components.

You will drive process capability, change management, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement to ensure on-time part delivery. The role emphasizes robust documentation, tool-life monitoring, and kaizen-driven defect reduction, with 5–10 years of experience and a

Qualifications

• Need to set a stable, manufacturable injection moulding process for plastic components with zero loss in supply chain.
• Define process parameters and establish Cp/Cpk for CTQs; follow change management timelines.
• Collaborate with procurement/Suppliers for quality and timely delivery of parts.
• Implement and maintain robust documentation for process and tool life monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Set a stable, manufacturable injection moulding process for plastic components to ensure there is zero loss in the whole supply chain
• Define process parameters, establish process capability (Cp/Cpk) for CTQs, adhere to change management process timeline (TCN/PCN)
• Collaborate with procurement team/ suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of parts.
• Implement and maintain robust documentation for process & tool life monitoring.
• Coordinate mould trials (T0, T1, T2…)
• Drive preventive/corrective measures for mould-related defects (flow marks, sinks, warpage, flash), through improvement projects & kaizen

Skills

Process engineering

Injection moulding

Kaizen

Documentation

Education

Diploma / B.E/B.Tech (Plastic processing/moulding)

Tools

SAP

Minitab

8D

FMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Vadodara Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Manager – Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Vadodara

Qualification: Diploma / B.E/ B.Tech (Plastic processing/moulding)

Experience: 5 years to 10 years

Key Deliverables / Key Responsibilities/Deliverables (Min 4 need to be filled in decreasing order of importance)

• Set a stable, manufacturable injection moulding process for plastic components to ensure there is zero loss in the whole supply chain
• Define process parameters, establish process capability (Cp/Cpk) for CTQs, adhere to change management process timeline (TCN/PCN)
• Collaborate with procurement team/ suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of parts.
• Implement and maintain robust documentation for process & tool life monitoring.
• Coordinate mould trials (T0, T1, T2…)
• Drive preventive/corrective measures for mould-related defects (flow marks, sinks, warpage, flash), through improvement projects & kaizen

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge in SAP, Quality Tools: Minitab, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans
• Measurement & inspection: profile projector, hardness measurement etc.
• Standards: ISO 9000/IMS, DWM

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful work where your engineering solutions directly enhance manufacturing operations
• Opportunities to lead innovative projects and expand your technical capabilities
• Collaborative culture that supports professional development and continuous learning
• Environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence

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