Method Engineer

AP Management Consultants; Puducherry; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Management Consultants in Puducherry is seeking a manufacturing process engineer to develop and standardize production processes, assembly sequences, SOPs, and work instructions.

You will conduct time studies, line balancing, troubleshoot issues across winding, turning, pressing/assembly, soldering, welding, and design tools, jigs, and plant layouts while applying Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma. SAP/ERP/MES experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Develop and standardize production processes, assembly sequences, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
• Troubleshoot process issues in winding, turning, pressing/assembly, soldering, welding.
• Design and improve tools, jigs, fixtures, machinery, and plant layouts.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and process data using SAP/ERP/MES.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for process failures.
• Conduct part/process inspection using measuring instruments.
• Prepare reports and analyze data using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize production processes, assembly sequences, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
• Troubleshoot process issues in winding, turning, pressing/assembly, soldering, welding.
• Design and improve tools, jigs, fixtures, machinery, and plant layouts.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and process data using SAP/ERP/MES.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for process failures.
• Conduct part/process inspection using measuring instruments.
• Prepare reports and analyze data using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP / ERP / MES

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and standardize production processes, assembly sequences, SOPs, and work instructions.


• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, line balancing, and productivity improvement.


• Troubleshoot process issues in Winding, Turning, Pressing/Assembly, Soldering, Welding, etc.


• Design and improve tools, jigs, fixtures, machinery, and plant layouts.


• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Six Sigma initiatives.


• Maintain BOMs, routings, and process data using SAP/ERP/MES.


• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for process failures.


• Conduct part/process inspection using measuring instruments.


• Prepare reports and analyze data using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD / SolidWorks / CATIA.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and process optimization.


• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving techniques.


• Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred candidate profile

Industry: Automobile/Automotive/Electrical equipment manufacturing

Location: Puducherry