Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Hyperion Materials & Technologies; Washim; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies in India seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead finishing process excellence. You will drive process improvement, implement SPC, and support Industry 4.0 initiatives across the manufacturing line.

The role requires hands-on experience with PFMEA, ISO9001, and TPM in high-precision cemented carbide finishing. Responsibilities include scaling new equipment, establishing processes for prototypes to production, and optimizing yield, cycle times, and cost with

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge in finishing processes: Machining, Grinding, EDM, Lapping.
• Experience in Operational Excellence frameworks: Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and tools like PFMEA, SPC.
• Proven problem-solving ability (5-Why, A3, 8D) and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects to improve KPIs: material yield, cycle times, capacity, and customer complaints.
• Implement SPC tools to achieve process capability per HyperionMT standards.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives with real-time feedback to operations.
• Lead new equipment from design to qualification, scale-up.
• Define manufacturing processes for new products and validate feasibility.
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify material savings.
• Make or buy decisions and develop vendor ecosystems within quality requirements.
• Become the technical reference for finishing processes in cemented carbide manufacturing.

Skills

Finishing processes

Lean

SixSigma

WCM

TPM

ISO9001 knowledge

PFMEA

SPC

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• KPIs: Drive projects to improve major technical KPIs: material yield, cycle times, effective capacity & customer complaints.
• Process capability: implementing the full breadth of SPC tools to achieve Process capability metrics in line with Global HyperionMT standards. Support this strategy with:
  • The implementation of Industry 4.0 tools, enabling real-time feedback to the operating team.
  • In-depth analysis of process data, and building relevant cause-effect correlations
• New equipment: be part of the full cycle, from design to on-site qualification to industrialization and scale-up.
• New Product: establish the manufacturing process to prototype then industrialize new products. Continuously challenge assumptions on feasibility range through improvements in fixtures, machine parameters, tools etc
• Cost savings: work closely with Procurement functions to identify, initiate and execute projects to deliver material savings.
• Make-or-buy:
  • Develop a vendor eco-system to out-source parts, where internal capability is limited
  • Collaborate with vendors to develop their processes, in line with HyperionMT s quality requirement
  • Be the deciding authority on process-wise make or buy decisions
• Become a technical reference in Finishing processes of Cemented Carbide manufacturing

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• B-Tech or M-Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years of prior experience in Automotive, Aerospace or Materials Engineering
• Excellent communication & influencing skills.
• Structured and systematic approach in problem solving
• Project management skills in the scope of manufacturing

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Deep knowledge in finishing processes: Machining, Grinding, EDM, Lapping etc
• Prior experience of working within an Operational Excellence framework: Lean, SixSigma, WCM, TPM
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001, and critical tools in Process: PFMEA, SPC
• Strong knowledge in problem solving tools: 5-why, A3, 8D etc