Manufacturing Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage: Health, Dental & Vis

Life Insurance & Disability Planning

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that meet safety, quality and efficiency standards. You will lead NPI activities and ensure process qualification, readiness, and validation across the value stream.

Key tasks include translating drawings and GD&T into robust manufacturing methods, documenting control and inspection plans, and driving continuous improvement via Lean and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, process capability analysis, and validation activities.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5-Why and corrective/preventive action methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process capability, productivity and operational performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and customer specifications to define manufacturing and inspection methods.
• Lead and support NPI activities, including process qualification, production readiness reviews, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA and validation activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and Quality Plans.
• Investigate manufacturing non-conformances, customer complaints, and process deviations using Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and 5-Why methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Work closely with production, quality, design, procurement, and supplier teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturability.
• Participate in process audits & quality reviews to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer & regulatory requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing and quality KPIs, identifying opportunities to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

8D

Minitab

Teamcenter

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

APQP/PPAP/FAIR

SPC

MSA

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;) and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, process capability analysis, & process validation activities.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5-Why and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Experience working with precision-machined components, preferably in Titanium, Stainless Steel and Aluminium alloys.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, AS9100 requirements and quality management systems.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production support, inspection and shop floor problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of Minitab, MES applications, Teamcenter and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in conducting process audits, product audits, and quality reviews.
• Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, supporting production, and delivering continuous improvements across the manufacturing value stream.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process capability, productivity and operational performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and customer specifications to define manufacturing and inspection methods.
• Lead and support NPI activities, including process qualification, production readiness reviews, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA and validation activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and Quality Plans.
• Investigate manufacturing non-conformances, customer complaints, and process deviations using Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and 5-Why methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Work closely with production, quality, design, procurement, and supplier teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturability.
• Participate in process audits & quality reviews to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer & regulatory requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing and quality KPIs, identifying opportunities to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance operational efficiency.

Managerial Skills

• Leadership & People Management.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making & Problem Solving

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefit and Su mmary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Senior Engineer

ID

438501

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE