Production Engineer

TVS Motor; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Motor is seeking a quality-focused professional to oversee vehicle manufacturing quality and reliability. You will monitor production activities, identify issues, and drive corrective actions to sustain continuous improvement using PDCA methods.

You will apply knowledge of Lean practices, QC systems, and root-cause analysis to reduce defects, improve FPY, and ensure process capability across manufacturing lines. Strong cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of automotive/vehicle manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Quality and Quality Control systems.
• Good understanding of PDCA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of process control, inspection methods, defect analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and identify process trends.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Knowledge of Control Plan, PFMEA, SOP/WI, and process audit is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring quality and reliability of vehicle manufacturing processes by monitoring production activities, identifying process-related quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and driving continuous improvement through PDCA methodology.
• (KPIs) Reduction in manufacturing defects and rejection, Reduction in rework and scrap, Improvement in FPY, Closure of quality issues within defined timelines, Reduction in repeat/recurring defects, Improvement in process capability and manufacturing quality, Successful implementation of PDCA and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing processes

Manufacturing Quality systems

Quality Control systems

PDCA

8D problem solving

5 Why analysis

Fishbone analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Process control

Inspection methods

Defect analysis

Corrective actions

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring quality and reliability of vehicle manufacturing processes by monitoring production activities, identifying process-related quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and driving continuous improvement through PDCA methodology.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of automotive/vehicle manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Quality and Quality Control systems.
• Good understanding of PDCA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of process control, inspection methods, defect analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and identify process trends.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Knowledge of Control Plan, PFMEA, SOP/WI, and process audit is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in manufacturing defects and rejection.
• Reduction in rework and scrap.
• Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Closure of quality issues within defined timelines.
• Reduction in repeat/recurring defects.
• Improvement in process capability and manufacturing quality.
• Successful implementation of PDCA and continuous improvement projects.