Assistant Manager - Assembly & Paint Shop

This position is within the Manufacturing Division offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and manage various aspects of product development and operational excellence. The key responsibilities and deliverables for this role include:

• Driving

  New Product Development

  initiatives to ensure timely and efficient product launches.


• Implementing

  Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

  and

  Design for Assembly (DFA)

  principles to optimise product designs for manufacturability.


• Overseeing

  Change Management

  activities to effectively transition projects and ensure stakeholder buy-in.


• Facilitating

  PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

  to guarantee that the manufacturing process meets required specifications.


• Coordinating

  Line Trials

  to validate the efficiency of new processes and technologies prior to full-scale production.


• Championing

  Continuous Improvement

  initiatives across the team to enhance productivity and reduce waste.


• Managing

  Torquing

  guidelines and procedures to maintain high standards in assembly tasks.


• Leading

  Digitization

  efforts to transform traditional processes into efficient digital workflows.


• Implementing

  MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique)

  for time study and analysis to improve work efficiency.


• Executing

  Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

  programmes to ensure optimal equipment effectiveness.


• Driving

  Lean and Kaizen

  methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency within the team.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a solid educational background, including:

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering (BE/B Tech) with a focus on Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.

Additionally, the candidate should have:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, specifically in roles that emphasize product development and process optimisation.

General experience requirements for the Assistant Manager role include:

• A robust experience of 3-5 years, ideally within the Automotive sector or related industries such as Auto Components and Equipment.


• Proven track record in managing projects or teams in a manufacturing environment, showcasing problem-solving capabilities.


• Familiarity with industry standards and practices, including lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems, and engineering best practices.

This background will prepare the candidate to address the challenges posed in the manufacturing division effectively.

The following critical experiences are essential to excel in this position:

• Hands-on experience with

  Product Development

  lifecycle from concept through to production, demonstrating a clear understanding of engineering processes.
• Experience in implementing

  DFM/DFA

  strategies that directly led to improved production efficiency and reduced costs.
• Active participation in

  PPAP

  submissions and successful track record of managing product approval processes.
• Evidence of leading

  Continuous Improvement

  projects, ideally with measurable outcomes, to enhance operational performance.
• Experience with tools like

  MOST

  and principles of

  Lean

  manufacturing to streamline operations.

This experience is critical for the candidate to contribute effectively to Mahindra & Mahindra s commitment to excellence in the automotive domain.