Sr Manager Automation (Manufacturing Engineering)

Lohia Corp; Kanpur; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lohia Corp in Kanpur, India seeks a Sr Manager Automation to lead end-to-end automation across machining, fabrication, sheet metal and assembly. You will build and drive automation roadmaps, leverage low-cost automation and robotics to improve productivity, quality and safety, and deliver ROI.

The role requires 5–15 years in manufacturing engineering or automation, with experience in automotive or capital goods sectors and strong leadership and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Automation.
• Experience in Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, capital goods, machine tools, or industrial machinery manufacturing.
• Proven automation project experience in CNC Machining, Fabrication and Welding, Sheet Metal Processing, Assembly Operations, and Material Handling.
• Strong exposure to Low-Cost Automation (LCA) and productivity improvement projects.
• Experience setting processes, developing process documents, and achieving desired quality, cost and cycle time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions across machining, fabrication, sheet metal, and assembly to boost Productivity, Quality, Safety, and ROI.
• Develop and execute the automation roadmap aligned with manufacturing strategy.
• Lead LCA projects including Poka-Yoke, auto-loading/unloading, sensor-based inspection, and fixtures.
• Develop CNC/automation for machining; implement robotic loading/unloading, gantry systems, tool management, gauging.
• Identify welding automation opportunities; improve cutting, bending, punching, fabrication; develop automated material handling and work positioning.
• Design semi-automatic and automatic assembly stations; ensure traceability and ergonomics.
• Prepare project feasibility studies and ROI calculations; coordinate with suppliers, integrators, and internal teams; ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Education

B.Tech / B.E. Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering / Automation Engineering

Job description

Department: ME Manufacturing

Sub-Function: Manufacturing Engineering

Role Summary: Sr Manager Automation

Key Responsibilities

To develop and implement automation solutions across machining, fabrication, sheet metal, and assembly operations to improve Productivity, Quality, Safety, and Manufacturing Competitiveness while ensuring optimum return on investment.

Manufacturing Automation Strategy

• Develop and execute the automation roadmap aligned with company manufacturing strategy.
• Identify automation opportunities across manufacturing processes.
• Benchmark industry best practices and emerging automation technologies.

Low-Cost Automation (LCA)

• Lead development and implementation of low-cost automation solutions.
• Drive projects involving:
  • Poka-Yoke systems
  • Auto-clamping devices
  • Auto-loading and unloading systems
  • Sensor-based inspection systems
  • Part handling automation
  • Productivity improvement fixtures
• Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, and labor productivity.

Machining Automation

• Develop automation solutions for CNC and VMC operations.
• Implement:
  • Robotic loading/unloading
  • Gantry systems
  • Automatic tool management systems
  • Automated gauging and inspection systems
• Improve machine utilization and reduce manual intervention.

Fabrication and Sheet Metal Automation

• Identify opportunities for welding automation and robotic welding.
• Improve productivity in cutting, bending, punching, and fabrication operations.
• Develop automated material handling and work positioning solutions.

Assembly Automation

• Design and implement semi-automatic and automatic assembly stations.
• Develop torque-controlled assembly systems.
• Introduce error-proofing and traceability systems.
• Improve assembly ergonomics and reduce operator fatigue.

Manufacturing Engineering Projects

• Prepare project feasibility studies and ROI calculations.
• Develop project specifications and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, automation integrators, and internal teams.
• Ensure timely execution of automation projects within budget.

Knowledge & Skills required

• 5 to 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Automation.
• Experience in Automotive OEMs, Automotive Tier-1 Suppliers, Capital Goods Manufacturing, Machine Tool Industry, or Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.
• Proven experience in implementing automation projects in:
  • CNC Machining
  • Fabrication and Welding
  • Sheet Metal Processing
  • Assembly Operations
  • Material Handling Systems
• Strong exposure to Low-Cost Automation (LCA) and Productivity Improvement Projects.
• Experience of setting processes, developing process documents and achieving desired quality, cost and cycle time

Other abilities:

• Required Leadership skill to handle the team
• Good planning skills

Knowledge of process capabilities methods and calculation

Educational Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.

Additional certification in Automation, Robotics, Industry 4.0, PLC Programming, or Lean Manufacturing will be preferred.

Age: Max 40 years

Gender: Male

Languages Known: Good spoken English & Hindi