MGR (ME - VEH)

Bajaj Auto Limited; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Limited in India seeks a Manager Manufacturing Engineering for Vehicle assembly to lead process design and assembly readiness for pre-pilot, pilot, and SOP batches.

You will supervise a team, drive DFx activities, coordinate with suppliers, ensure ECR/SOP documentation, and tackle problems with proven methods such as 7QC tools and Why-Why analysis.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA and DFx activities.
• Ability to plan equipment and processes for new products.

Responsibilities

• Process designing and assembly readiness for robust, repeatable production.
• Lead teams to ensure on-time build of pre-pilot, pilot, and SOP batches.
• Identify and close DFA points; ensure end-of-line readiness and CAN communication.
• Troubleshoot defects using 7QC tools and Why-Why analysis.
• Drive cost reduction, automation, and MES-related initiatives.
• Ensure sub-assembly processes are set up at supplier ends with proper IPO/SOP/Q alerts.
• Manage documentation (TD, BOM, IPO) and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

New product development

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Equipment planning

Machine balance

Lean principles

MES

IoT

Digitisation

Automation

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

PLC

Quality systems

ISO 9001

QS Certification

CMM

3D Scanning

Marking systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech Engineering degree

Tools

Fixture design

PokaYoke

CMM

3D Scanning

CAN communication

Job description

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Manager Manufacturing Engineering – Vehicle assembly

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Reporting

Functional reporting to : Div. Mgr / Department Head

Desirable: Engineering Graduate – B.E/ B.Tech

ii) Experience

Minimum: 8

Maximum: 15

iii) Age Limit

Minimum: 26

Maximum: 35

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Job Role & Responsibilities

*Primary Responsibilities:*

Process designing, assembly readiness - robust process, high repeatability

Lead the team to ensure on-time build of pre-pilot batch, pilot batch and SOP batches.

Identify and close DFA points.

End of Line readiness, proficiency in CAN communication.

Trouble shooting of defects using problem solving tools like 7QC tools, Why-Why analysis etc

Capacity generation as and when required in stringent time frame

Assembly related ECR monitoring and implementation.

Ensure sub-assembly process establishment at supplier ends for new sub-assemblies, with systems, displays of IPO, SOP, Q alerts, Pokayoke check sheets

- *CBU / CKD / PLP process readiness*

Define packing configuration for new models introduced in export market.

Coordinate with suppliers for new packing material development.

- *Process Optimization*:

Analyze and refine manufacturing processes to meet optimal cost and quality benchmarks, including process engineering, tooling procurement. Lead ECRS activities.

- *Equipment Development*:

Design new machinery and upgrade existing equipment to improve production capabilities, and meet new model requirements.

- *Cost Management Initiatives*:

Conceptualize and lead projects focused on reducing operational costs.

*Additional Responsibilities:*

- *Team Management/Documentation*:

Supervise and mentor a team, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution. Ensure documentation readiness (TD, BOM, IPO, etc.)

Work with cross-functional teams to improve production processes, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

- *Project Management*:

Proven track record of managing large projects (Material handling automation, MES, PokaYoke, etc. )from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• New product development knowledge
• APQP/DFA/DFM/DFMEA/PFMEA
• Ability to plan equipment and processes for New products
• Understanding of Machine balance / Operator balance
• Lean concepts like VSM / Strategic layout planning / MES / IOT and IOT and digitisation
• Engine/Vehicle/Machine shop /Paint shop /Press fabrication - in at least one of these must possess a high competency
• Problem solving approach 8D / Six Sigma / SPC / DOE etc
• Ability to plan Automation/Semi-automatic and have experience in handling material handling
• Good knowledge of Product or part where he has experience
• Engineering drawing study and interpretation
• Fixture/Gauge design and proving methodology
• Basic Vehicle manufacturing process & functional knowledge
• Process & facility planning for vehicle assembly, CKD, SKD etc.
• Basic automation and interlocks for automated cells
• Basic pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems – functioning and error proofing
• Knowledge of industry trends in automation and error proofing
• Basic knowledge of Paint & fabrication processes
• Basic quality system; inward system, in process inspection, final inspection, RM checking, WPR, CMM, 3d Scanning, spread sheet. 20 Basic quality systems.
• Iso 9001, QS- certification. Requirements and knowledge of audits
• Identification Marking system- punching, dot matrix, laser etching

Behavioral

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good knowledge of process flow, data and logical interpretation

Ability to Adapt and Align

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.

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Likely sources

Current or past experience in 2-wheeler OEMs