Assistant Manager Manufacturing

About Us

Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling and environmental services providers.

Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with an extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers.

Position : Assistant Manager Manufacturing

Location : Bengaluru, India

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Manufacturing specializing in fabrication to enhance our production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in fixture and tooling design, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing processes.

Main accountabilities of the role:

• Develop and design fixtures, jigs, and tooling solutions to support fabrication and assembly workflows.
• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, quality, and production) to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Optimize fabrication processes such as cutting, welding, bending, and machining to increase throughput and minimize defects or rework.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to streamline operations.
• Perform time studies, motion analysis, capacity planning, and process validation to support operational excellence.
• Assist in new product introduction (NPI) by establishing scalable and efficient fabrication processes.
• Diagnose and resolve production challenges by implementing effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years of practical experience in fabrication and manufacturing engineering environments.
• Strong proficiency in fixture and jig design and development.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Solid understanding of Lean principles, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Leadership capabilities with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

We are an inclusive employer that welcomes all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Regardless of your origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, or political views, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives drive innovation and success.

Join us and be part of a team where everyone belongs!