Job Title:
Senior Manufacturing & System Engineer – Planning & IED
(Electric Tipper Truck Division – Propel Industries)
Location:
Coimbatore
Experience Required:
5 Years in Vehicle Assembly / Industrial Engineering (preferably EV or Commercial Vehicles)
Job Overview:
Propel Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing & System Engineer to support the electric tipper truck division. This role focuses on optimizing vehicle assembly through process planning, facility & layout design, tooling procurement, line balancing, and manpower studies—ensuring efficient, safe, and scalable production of EV tippers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize assembly processes for electric tipper trucks
- Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards across the production line
- Design layouts for assembly lines, material movement, and workstations using lean principles
- Drive layout modifications for new model launches and productivity improvements
- Identify jigs, fixtures, and tool requirements; coordinate with purchase & suppliers
- Conduct technical trials and validate equipment for smooth production integration
- Perform time and motion studies (using MODAPTS/MOST or manual stopwatch)
- Define standard time data and eliminate non-value-added activities
- Implement effective line balancing for optimized cycle time and manpower distribution
- Prepare shift-wise and model-wise manpower allocation and balancing reports
- Initiate kaizen projects and drive lean manufacturing improvements
- Contribute to productivity enhancement, space utilization, and ergonomic safety
Qualifications:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile / Industrial Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle assembly, preferably in electric or heavy commercial vehicles
- Proficient in AutoCAD / layout design tools
- Hands-on with time study, work study, lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke)
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to electric vehicle (EV) powertrain integration in assembly lines
- Strong communication and coordination across cross-functional teams (R&D, Purchase, Quality, Production)
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process excellence
