Production Engineer

Cyient; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient in Hyderabad is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee cable harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and box-build integration. You will drive daily manufacturing activities, ensure targets and quality, and lead improvements to meet customer specifications.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and experience with IPC standards and lean processes in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in EMS, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Electronics, Medical Devices, Automotive Electronics, or Telecom manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cable harness manufacturing standards, assembly processes, and quality tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities for cable harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and box-build integration.
• Achieve production targets, ensure product quality, maintain process compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor production metrics, identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, work instructions and safety standards.
• Support NPI, process validation, and production transfers.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Train and guide operators to ensure adherence to quality and process requirements.

Skills

Cable Harness Assembly

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Box Build Integration

Manufacturing Operations

Process Improvement

Production Planning & Execution

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems & Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Role Summary

Lead day-to-day production activities for cable harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and box-build integration. Responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, maintaining process compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while meeting customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cable harness assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and box-build production activities.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes, work instructions, and safety standards.
• Support NPI, process validation, and production transfers.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Train and guide operators to ensure adherence to quality and process requirements.

Key Skills

• Cable Harness Assembly
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Box Build Integration
• Manufacturing Operations
• Process Improvement
• Production Planning & Execution
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Quality Standards Knowledge

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable & Wire Harness Acceptance)
• IPC-A-610
• IPC J-STD-001
• ANSI/ESD S20.20
• ISO 9001
• AS9100 (Preferred)
• ISO 13485 (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in EMS, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Electronics, Medical Devices, Automotive Electronics, or Telecom manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cable harness manufacturing standards, assembly processes, and quality tools is preferred.