Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

sensata; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and modify manufacturing processes for assembly, calibration, and testing of electromechanical products. You will design processes, specify equipment, interact with suppliers, and contribute to global product launches.

The role emphasizes process validation, ongoing development, yield improvement, and cost reduction across make sites worldwide. Strong collaboration across design, quality, and program management is essential.

Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Automotive industry experience is mandatory. Candidates with experience only in non-automotive industries will not be considered for this opening.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive manufacturing quality requirements.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process validation and process development for mass production.
• Proven experience improving production yield, reducing scrap/process variation and delivering manufacturing cost improvements.
• Familiarity with core manufacturing quality tools and documentation, such as Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, work instructions, SPC and structured problem-solving/8D.

Responsibilities

• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications
• Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products
• Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment
• Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture
• Developing new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications
• Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment
• Key participant in advanced quality planning activities
• Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling
• Transferring knowledge to make site personnel
• Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet out delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets
• Evaluate technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledge

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing or modifying manufacturing processes to increase product performance, improve manufacturing efficiency and boost profits. This position works closely with design engineers, equipment vendors, program managers, marketing, and quality engineers to support the development of new electromechanical products. They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability. This includes the development of new equipment and process flows as well as developing cost estimates for labor and capital. They will also provide ongoing sustaining support to production lines at our global make sites.

This role is more focused on process validation, ongoing process development, yield improvement and cost improvement.

General Responsibilities

• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications
• Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products
• Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment
• Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture
• Developing new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications
• Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment
• Key participant in advanced quality planning activities
• Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling
• Transferring knowledge to make site personnel
• Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet out delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets
• Evaluate technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledge

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Engineering, Science or another relevant technical discipline.
• Automotive industry experience is mandatory. Candidates with experience only in non-automotive industries will not be considered for this opening.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive manufacturing quality requirements.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process validation and process development for mass production.
• Proven experience improving production yield, reducing scrap/process variation and delivering manufacturing cost improvements.
• Familiarity with core manufacturing quality tools and documentation, such as Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, work instructions, SPC and structured problem-solving/8D.

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