Designation :-Manufacturing Engineering Head - Forging , Machine Shop Industry
Experience :-
Candidate should have 10 to 15 years of experience in :-
- Automotive component manufacturing
- Forging and machining industry
- Tier-1 / Tier-2 OEM suppliers
- Multi-process manufacturing plants
Manufacturing Process Engineering
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for:
- Forging
- CNC/VMC machining
- Gear cutting gear finishing
- Welding fabrication
- Heat treatment
- Powder coating painting
- Establish process flow, routing, SOPs, control plans, and process parameters.
- Drive process capability improvement and reduction of cycle time.
- Lead line balancing and productivity enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure manufacturing feasibility for new products and customer RFQs.
Manufacturing Costing Estimation
- Prepare detailed manufacturing costing for OEM and export customers.
- Expertise in:
- Machine hour rate calculation
- Forging costing
- Machining costing
- Tooling costing
- Welding costing
- Heat treatment costing
- Surface coating costing
- Consumable costing
- Labour costing
- Overhead allocation
- Analyze BOM and process-wise cost breakdown.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities through VA/VE activities.
- Support quotation team for accurate and competitive pricing.
New Product Development (NPD)
- Lead APQP activities for new component development.
- Conduct feasibility studies for new RFQs and customer drawings.
- Coordinate with design, production, quality, tooling, and suppliers.
- Ensure successful PPAP submission and SOP launch.
Tooling Process Optimization
- Optimize tooling selection and tool life for CNC/VMC operations.
- Improve forging die life and process efficiency.
- Develop fixture concepts for machining and welding.
- Implement poka-yoke and lean manufacturing practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Kaizen, Lean, 5S, TPM, and productivity improvement projects.
- Reduce rejection, rework, breakdown, and process losses.
- Improve OEE and plant efficiency.
- Drive automation and process digitization initiatives.
Quality Customer Support
- Support root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with:
- IATF 16949
- ISO systems
- Safety standards
- OEM customer requirements
- Participate in customer audits and process audits.
Team Management
- Lead manufacturing engineering team and cross-functional coordination.
- Train production teams on process standards and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability within the organization.
Technical Skills Required
Strong Knowledge In
- Closed die forging process
- CNC turning VMC machining
- Gear hobbing, shaping, shaving, grinding
- MIG/TIG/Projection welding
- Heat treatment processes:
- Hardening
- Tempering
- Carburizing
- Induction hardening
- Powder coating and industrial painting systems
- Manufacturing process planning
- Industrial engineering cycle time study
- Manufacturing costing quotation preparation
- Tooling engineering
- Lean manufacturing
- APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan
Software Knowledge
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks / Creo (preferred)
- ERP systems
- Advanced MS Excel
- Costing and production planning tools
Educational Qualification
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering
- Additional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering preferred
This job is provided by Shine.com
