Manufacturing Engineer

CRI Pumps; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI Pumps is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - NPD to lead PFMEA, APQP, and process development for new product releases in the Coimbatore region.

You will maintain a centralized repository of process documents, conduct PFMEA workshops with design, quality, and production teams, and ensure tight linkage between PFD, control plans, work instructions, inspections, and PPAP documentation to drive robust processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of Process Design & Development experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of PPAP documentation.
• Adequate knowledge of Machining, Assembly, Press Shop and Welding.

Responsibilities

• Preparing APQP documents and PFMEA during new product release.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all process documents and ensure updates are made as processes evolve.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure processes are followed and deliver consistent results.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process optimization.
• Release related documentation through PLM.

Skills

Process design

PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLM systems

APQP tools

Job description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - NPD

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing APQP documents and PFMEA during new product release.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all process documents and ensure updates are made as processes evolve.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure processes are followed and deliver consistent results.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process optimization.
• Release related documentation through PLM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of Process Design & Development experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of PPAP documentation.
• Adequate process knowledge in areas such as:
  • Machining
  • Assembly
  • Press Shop
  • Welding

PFMEA Experience & Successful Project Exposure :

• Hands-on experience in preparing, updating, and reviewing Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for new product development, pilot builds, process changes, and existing process improvements.
• Lead cross-functional PFMEA workshops with Design, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Purchase, and Supplier teams to identify potential process failure modes and define preventive controls.
• Evaluate Severity, Occurrence, and Detection rankings; prioritize high-risk failure modes; define recommended actions and verify effectiveness after implementation.
• Ensure strong linkage between Process Flow Diagram (PFD), PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions, Inspection Standards, and PPAP/APQP documentation.
• Update PFMEA based on customer complaints, field failures, internal rejection trends, audit observations, engineering change requests, and process validation results.
• Drive PFMEA-based improvements such as:
  • Poka-Yoke implementation
  • Fixture improvements
  • Process parameter controls
  • In-process inspection points
  • Tool-life monitoring
  • Mistake-proofing systems
• Support risk reduction through corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods such as:
  • 8D
  • Fishbone Analysis
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Kaizen
• Knowledge of AIAG & VDA PFMEA methodology including:
  • Structure Analysis
  • Function Analysis
  • Failure Analysis
  • Risk Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Documentation of Action Priority