Head IE - Plant

New product development Study and analyze product design received from RnD, volume projections and expected timelines,assess feasibility of the new product development and prepare plans for capacity, investment and equipment requirements for the new product in line with timelines for launch set by program management Participate in the weekly meetings of Program Management, provide updates from ME for critical NPDs and towards last phase of launch/ development Lead weekly reviews with own team to track plan vs. actual achievement, check the health of projects, and guide to resolve key issues; Ensure prompt resolution of SOP execution for smooth launch of product 2. Manufacturing Engineering Improvement Analyze observed and anticipated issues; Provide ideas and brainstorm with the improvement ME team on opportunities and scope for improvements in manufacturing processes through process elimination, process merging, changes in layout etc. Check feasibility of improvement ideas and estimate investments and timelines for execution Review the Process Change Request Note (PCRN) for proposed changes in manufacturing processes including aspects such as investments, feasibility, timelines, etc.; Share viewpoint on the PCRN and submit to Continuous Improvement (CI) team Provide feedback and ME approval for capex investments on approved CI initiatives and process change impacts 3. Industrial engineering Analyze and study identified bottlenecks in the line, direct team to conduct MOST (Time motion study) studies to further analyze the root cause; Review the outcome/ recommendations of the MOST study; Approve and share the outcome with production for implementation; Keep track post implementation to check implementation success Analyze current manpower utilization on lines and make recommendations on manpower requirements for various lines to optimize manpower Review cycle time studies conducted by the team member to recommend scope for optimization 4. Tool design and tool room Guide the team to prepare designs for fixtures and tools, based on product drawings and process design; Review tool and fixture designs prior to their manufacturing (inhouse tool room or outsourced) to ensure design is appropriate and meets all requirements Post manufacturing, check the fixtures and tools to ensure manufacturing is in line with design Keep track of manufacturing of designed fixtures at inhouse tool room; Ensure high priorities projects are executed on time / as per priority Ensure adequate and timely manufacturing (inhouse/ outsourced) of tool and fixture spares to minimize break down time