Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Lead TCF process planning for new product introduction and plant expansion projects.
• Develop assembly concepts, line layouts, material flow and manpower planning.
• Define assembly process sequence, cycle time and station allocation.
• Develop technical specifications for assembly fixtures, torque tools, manipulators, conveyors and ergonomic devices.
• Coordinate RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation and technical discussions.
• Review tooling designs, line concepts and automation proposals.
• Drive installation, commissioning, runoff and production trials.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Ensure achievement of quality, safety, productivity and cost targets.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Quality, Production, Logistics and Maintenance teams.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile or Industrial Engineering.
• Additional certification in Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management preferred.

General Experience

• 15+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in TCF, Assembly Engineering or Industrialization activities.
• Experience in new model projects and assembly line commissioning preferred.
• Exposure to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors or 3-wheelers is desirable.

Critical Experience

Required Technical Expertise

• Trim, Chassis and Final Assembly processes.
• Assembly line balancing and capacity planning.
• Torque control systems and traceability.
• Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) techniques.
• Material handling and line-side logistics.
• Ergonomics and workstation design.
• Industrial automation and assembly systems.
• PFMEA, APQP, Control Plans and PPAP.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills