Prodn /Maint/ PED Manager (Thermal Management Sys) Korean MNC Chennai

Production Manager/ Quality Manager/Maintenance Manager//Manager/ PED (IE, ME) Manager for Automotive Components Manufacturing Korean Auto MNC.

Production Manager TMS Plant

CTC:

Production Manager - TMS

Maintenance Manager - TMS

PED Manager - TMS

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume production of

  thermal components

  (heat exchangers, cooling plates, HVAC systems).
• Optimize

  OEE

  and implement

  Lean practices

  (5S, VSM, Kaizen) for TMS assembly lines.
• Validate

  thermal processes

  (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with

  IATF 16949/ISO 9001

  .
• Manage

  automated systems

  (PLC-controlled screwing, leak testing, glue dispensing).
• Drive

  cost reduction

  and

  cycle time improvement

  projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have:

• 15+ years in

  automotive/industrial thermal systems

  production
• Expertise in

  thermal validation

  (e.g., battery cooling, heat pump systems) 3.
• Hands-on experience with

  OEE, SPC, and Six Sigma

  (DMAIC)

Maintenance Manager – TMS Plant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead

  predictive and preventive maintenance

  for thermal equipment (heat exchangers, chillers, coolant pumps)
• Troubleshoot

  PLC systems

  (Siemens/Allen-Bradley) and

  hydraulic/pneumatic systems

  in automated TMS assembly lines
• Validate equipment performance through

  IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

  and ensure compliance with

  IATF 16949/ISO 9001

• Optimize

  OEE

  by minimizing downtime and implementing

  Lean practices

  (5S, Kaizen) 2.
• Manage

  spare parts inventory

  and vendor relationships for critical thermal components 3.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have:

• 15+ years in

  maintenance leadership

  within automotive/industrial thermal systems 3.
• Expertise in

  thermal equipment

  (e.g., laser welding machines, aging testers for battery packs) 4
• Certifications:

  Lean Six Sigma, ITIL

  (for maintenance workflows)

PED Manager (IE/ME) – TMS Plant

Key Responsibilities

• Process Engineering:

• Design and optimize

  thermal system assembly lines

  (coolant loops, heat exchangers) using

  VSM, line balancing, and time-motion studies

  6.
• Implement

  Lean tools (5S, SMED)

  to reduce cycle times and improve OEE.

• Mechanical Design:

• Lead

  CAD/CAE

  for thermal components (e.g., cooling plates, insulation designs) 6.
• Validate designs through

  thermal simulation

  (Ansys/CFD) and

  prototype testing

  .

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work with R&D to scale new products (e.g., liquid cooling systems for EVs).
• Coordinate with automation teams for

  PLC-integrated process controls

  .

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have:

• 15+ years in

  process/design engineering

  for thermal systems (automotive/industrial) 6.
• Expertise in:

• Industrial Engineering:

  Capacity planning, layout design, cost optimization.

• Mechanical Engineering:

  Thermal material selection, GD&T, DFMEA.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Production Manager:

• Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)
• OEE & cycle time optimization
• PLC automation (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)
• IATF 16949/ISO 9001 compliance
• EV battery cooling/HVAC systems

Maintenance Manager:

• Predictive/preventive maintenance
• PLC/HVAC system troubleshooting
• IQ/OQ/PQ validation
• CMMS & spare parts management
• Thermal runaway prevention

PED Manager:

• Line balancing & VSM
• Thermal design (CAD/CAE)
• DFMEA/PFMEA
• Six Sigma (DMAIC)
• NPI & cost optimization

Other Requirements

1. Communication ability / Articulate

2. Flexible in approach and open to new ideas