Section Head - Assembly Engineering

About The Business

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

About the role

Section Head

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Experiments (DoE)

  : Lead the planning, validation, and analysis of DoEs with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and enhance process efficiency.

• Process Oversight

  : Manage process changes, conduct stack-up analysis, and oversee Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FACA) reviews to ensure product specifications are met.

• Strategic Process Planning

  : Develop roadmaps, assess risks, and ensure resource availability to meet customer timelines and yield goals.

• Issue Resolution

  : Promptly resolve escalations, such as equipment failures or fixture damages, to maintain engineering test schedules.

• Engineering Leadership

  : Define KPIs, manage resources (Man, Machine, Material, Method), create SOPs, and finalize engineering documents using CMS/PLM systems.

• Project Coordination

  : Ensure timely task execution across New Product Introduction (NPI), product design, and FACA teams.

• Team Leadership

  : Direct a large team, including 3-5 Group Leads, by setting goals, assigning tasks, and defining Key Result Areas (KRAs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.

• Experience:

  15-18 years in assembly manufacturing processes.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  Six Sigma, ASTM, PMP.

• Must-Have Skills:

• Expertise in assembly processes (glue dispensing, laser welding, laser deburring, screw assembly, small parts assembly).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of automation processes.
• Proficiency in inspection statistical tools and process capability analysis.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of cosmetic features and inspections.
• Experience in troubleshooting assembly issues.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.