Manager PED

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a seasoned Process Engineering Leader for electronics manufacturing, including wiring harness and PCB assembly. You will drive design validation, industrialization, and process standardization to improve quality, cost, and delivery.

The role requires leading engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing systems and validation frameworks. You will own PFMEA/control plans and drive continuous improvement, capacity planning, and ERP data

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation.
• 12+ years of process engineering/electronics manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading process engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of wiring/harness assembly, PCB/electrical systems, and testing/validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive process engineering for wiring harness, PCB, and electrical panel assembly.
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, WI, and test procedures.
• Drive QCD improvements through process optimization and lean/IE.
• Ensure on-time NPI industrialization and readiness for production ramp.
• Collaborate with design/engineering, production, quality, sourcing.

Skills

Process engineering

Electronics manufacturing

Wiring harness

PCB assembly

Testing systems

Process validation

Leadership

Team management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor/Master of Engineering – Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

M3 ERP

Job description

Job Summary

Key missions of the position:

• Lead and drive process engineering activities for Electronics manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ensure robust process design, validation, and industrialization for electronic systems including wiring, PCB integration, and testing.
• Deliver improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) through process optimization and innovation.
• Establish strong capability in electronic manufacturing processes, testing systems, and validation frameworks.

Measurement and KPIs Q (Quality):

• First-time-right (FPY) in electronic assembly and testing
• Defect reduction (wiring errors, PCB issues, soldering defects, etc.)
• Compliance with process documentation (PFMEA, control plans, test validation)

C (Cost)

• Cost reduction through process efficiency and rework reduction
• Optimization of testing and inspection costs
• CAPEX efficiency (ROI for testing and automation systems)

D (Delivery)

• On-time industrialization of electronic products (NPI milestones)
• Process readiness for production ramps

Additional KPIs

• Testing efficiency and throughput
• Reduction in rework and failure rates
• ERP (M3) data accuracy and routing discipline
• Continuous improvement implementation

Electronics Process Leadership

• Lead process engineering for:
  • Wiring harness assembly
  • PCB assembly / integration
  • Electrical panel assembly
  • Testing and validation systems
• Establish standardized and optimized electronics manufacturing processes.

Process Design Industrialization

• Drive development of:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
  • PFMEA and Control Plans
  • Work Instructions (WI)
  • Test procedures and validation protocols
• Ensure smooth industrialization of electronic products (NPI).
• Validate process capability before production release.

Testing Validation Systems (Critical Area)

• Define and implement:
  • Functional testing systems
  • Electrical testing procedures
  • End-of-line testing processes
• Ensure:
  • Testing accuracy
  • Traceability
  • Compliance with customer and quality standards

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Improve:
  • Assembly efficiency
  • Testing throughput
  • Failure reduction
• Drive Lean and IE initiatives for:
  • Workflow optimization
  • Ergonomics
  • Cycle time reduction

Capacity Planning and Production Support

• Conduct capacity and capability analysis for electronics lines.
• Support SIOP / STRAP inputs for planning.
• Ensure readiness of:
  • Workstations
  • Testing equipment
  • Skilled manpower

CAPEX Automation Projects

• Identify and implement automation and testing equipment investments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Ensure projects are within budget.
• Ensure projects are functionally validated.
• Justify investments through ROI-based evaluation.

ERP / M3 System Governance

• Ensure accuracy of:
  • MBOM
  • Routing
  • Work centers
• Drive improvements in:
  • Data integrity
  • Inventory accuracy
• Reduce process/system mismatches affecting production.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with:
  • Design / Engineering teams
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Sourcing
• Ensure proper alignment between:
  • Product design
  • Electronic manufacturing processes
  • Customer requirements

Team Leadership and Capability Building

• Lead team of:
  • Managers / DMs
  • Engineers / Specialists
• Develop team capability in:
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Testing systems
  • Process validation
• Drive ownership and accountability within the team.

Required Candidate Profile Education/Training

• Bachelor / Master of Engineering Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

Professional Experience

• 12+ years in Process Engineering / Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong experience in:
  • Wiring / harness assembly
  • PCB / electrical systems
  • Testing and validation processes
  • Experience in managing process engineering teams

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

• Manufacturing Process Design 5
• Industrialization (Capacity, Footprint) 5
• PFMEA5
• Test Rig Development Troubleshooting 5
• People/Stakeholders Management 5
• Strategic Thinking 4

Languages

• English Mandatory
• Hindi / Regional language Preferred

Behavioural and Skills

• Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and testing systems