Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Vehicle Assembly

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. seeks a ME Planner – Vehicle Assembly in Oragadam, Chennai. This IC role covers assembly process planning, line balancing, tooling coordination, cross-functional collaboration and new model launch support across BIW, trim, chassis, and final assembly stages.

The candidate will document processes, establish work instructions, and drive PFMEA, kaizen and continuous improvement activities to ensure SOP readiness and productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Core Manufacturing Engineering background in Vehicle Assembly is required.
• Experience in assembly planning, line balancing and tool coordination.
• Exposure to PFMEA, APQP and control plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and document vehicle assembly processes from BIW to final assembly.
• Develop assembly sequence, process flow and work instructions.
• Create and maintain process sheets, SOPs and control plans.
• Perform line balancing and cycle time studies to meet takt time.
• Plan manpower, station layout and equipment utilization for productivity.
• Support launch readiness, ECN implementation and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Assembly Planning

Line Balancing

PFMEA

APQP

Control Plan

DFM / DFA

Tooling Planning

Ergonomics

SAP / MES

MS Office / AutoCAD

Education

B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering

MBA / M.Tech / M.E.

Tools

SAP / MES

MS Office / AutoCAD

Job description

We are hiring a ME Planner – Vehicle Assembly for our manufacturing facility at Oragadam, Chennai. This is an Individual Contributor role responsible for assembly process planning, line balancing, tooling coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and new model launch support across BIW, trim, chassis, and final assembly stages.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly Process Planning

• Define and document vehicle assembly processes from BIW, trim, chassis to final assembly
• Develop assembly sequence, process flow, and work instructions aligned with product design
• Create and maintain process sheets, SOPs, and control plans

Line Balancing & Capacity Planning

• Perform line balancing and cycle time studies to meet takt time requirements
• Plan manpower, station layout, and equipment utilization for optimal productivity
• Evaluate capacity and support ramp-up, model change, and new program launches

Tooling, Equipment & Layout

• Coordinate with tooling teams for fixtures, jigs, and assembly tools
• Support plant layout planning, ergonomic assessments, and workstation design
• Ensure equipment readiness and support installation and commissioning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Design, Quality, Production, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Support ECN implementation into assembly lines

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support PFMEA, process audits, and root cause analysis
• Drive Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity and quality improvement

Launch Support

• Support new vehicle program launches, pilot builds, and trial runs
• Track milestones and ensure readiness for Start of Production (SOP)

Skills Required — Manufacturing Engineering Specific

• Assembly Process Planning — BIW, Trim, Chassis, Final Assembly
• Line Balancing and Cycle Time Study
• PFMEA, APQP, Control Plan
• DFM / DFA — Design for Manufacturability / Assembly
• Tooling, Fixture, and Jig Planning
• Plant Layout Planning and Ergonomic Assessment
• Pilot Build and Trial Run Management
• ECN Implementation
• SAP / MES
• MS Office / AutoCAD

Experience:

12 – 18 Years

Education:

B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering, MBA / M.Tech / M.E.

Mandatory Requirement

This role is strictly for candidates with core Manufacturing Engineering background in Vehicle Assembly. Candidates from Production Operations, Quality, Maintenance, or other functions will NOT be considered.

This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role.