6.0 - 8.0 years

1 - 5 Lacs

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

On-site

Basic Qualifications and Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field. Experience: 6-8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a low volume, high mix environment. Experience in the aerospace industry is highly desirable; experience in the automotive industry is acceptable. Certifications and Skills: APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (preferably Green Belt or higher) Strong knowledge in DFMA&T (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test). Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project. Ability to analyze data and make decisions based on statistical data. Additional Qualifications: Communication Skills: Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate project status, program needs, and technical information across various levels of the organization. Leadership & Influence: Ability to develop leadership skills, influence stakeholders, and drive design and process improvements. Project Management: Intermediate understanding of project management principles with the ability to close initiatives on time and within budget. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proven ability to resolve technical issues and use influence, persuasion, and negotiation to drive solutions. Aerospace Standards: Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems and industry standards. Fluency in English (both written and spoken). Ability to obtain DFSS Green Belt certification if not already obtained. Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineering & Process Optimization: Design for Manufacturability (DFMA&T): Provide feedback to the engineering team to ensure products are designed with ease of manufacturing, assembly, and test. Product Launch Support: Execute to the program scope, cost, and schedule, ensuring milestones are met. Achieve demonstrated throughput yield of >96% at product launch. Cost Reduction: Drive Design to Cost (DTC) initiatives for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, including cost estimation and reduction actions to meet UPC targets. Manufacturing Readiness: Support capital planning, test strategy, and capacity analysis for NPI programs, ensuring on-time launch. Manufacturability Issues: Identify and resolve manufacturability issues during initial builds and ensure closure before On-Time Launch (OTL) with stakeholder involvement. Process Improvement and Quality Control: PFMEA/DFMEA Support: Provide PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis) inputs and support the program during PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) milestones. Continuous Improvement: Lead the deployment and implementation of continuous improvements across manufacturing processes, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Cost Drivers & Automation: Identify key cost drivers and recommend opportunities for automation, digitization, and alternative manufacturing solutions to improve efficiency. Statistical Data Analysis: Utilize Six Sigma tools and statistical data (e.g., RTY, First Pass Yield) to improve product quality, delivery performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency. Customer and Supplier Coordination: Supplier & Customer Communication: Support communication between suppliers and customers to ensure product quality and timely delivery. Cross-Department Coordination: Coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing, Program Managers, and suppliers to ensure schedules are met with the right quality and technical requirements. Manufacturing Methodology & Material Knowledge: Engineering Practices: Understand and apply engineering principles related to the manufacture of aerospace products, including customer and industry standards. Manufacturing Processes: Good knowledge in machining, metal forming, joining, and assembly processes. Materials Knowledge: Familiar with aerospace materials used in manufacturing processes like machining, metal forming, and joining. Special Processes: Understanding of special processes such as heat treatment, chemical processing, and their application in aerospace manufacturing. Skills Requirement: Mechanical Manufacturing Methodologies: Knowledge of machining, metal forming, joining, and assembly processes, specifically in the aerospace industry. Technical Documentation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing operations, tooling sheets (MOTs), work instructions, and inspection requirements. Tool & Fixture Design: Good knowledge of tool design, including jigs, fixtures, and inspection gauges. Quality Standards: Strong knowledge of aerospace quality management systems and standards. APQP Knowledge: Understanding of APQP requirements including PFD (Process Flow Diagram), FMEA, CP (Control Plan), MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control). Project Management Tools: Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project for managing timelines and resources effectively. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Salary and performance-based incentives. Health Benefits, including insurance coverage. Retirement Plans and other benefits. Professional Development opportunities including Six Sigma certification and training.

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