Purpose
About Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
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.https://www.tataelectronics.com/
About The Tata Group
Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata Group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals. The group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’. Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. 66% of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts. In 2022-23, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was over $150 billion with a combined market capitalization of over $350 billion as of March 31, 2023. These companies collectively employ over 935,000 people.https://www.tata.com/
Role Overview
As the Section Head, you'll lead development and implementation activities, ensuring minimal customer escalations. You will manage a team of engineers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and oversee critical engineering processes that ensure the success of assembly operations.
Purpose of the Role
The Section Head is responsible for leading all development or implementation activities with respect to NPI/ME Manual and ensuring minimal customer escalations. This role ensures that all associated tasks are completed effectively and efficiently, directly contributing to the organization’s engineering goals.Key Responsibility
Area of Responsibility
Description Of Responsibility / Key Tasks
DoE Review
- Conducts DOE planning along with cross-functional teams.
- Reviews status of running DOEs and effectiveness of completed DOEs.
- Responsible for DOE approval/rejection concerning corrective actions relevant to root causes.
- Validates DOEs and tracks ongoing DOEs and analyzes results.
- Communicates with CFTs to resolve issues.
- Ensures availability of appropriate material and manpower for DOEs.
- Authorizes changes and grants permissions for execution of DOEs.
Process Review
- Verifies procedures followed during process changes and ensures implementation.
- Performs stack-up analysis, aligns with CFTs, and ensures product review alignment.
- Responsible for FACA review (failure tracking, scheduling iterations, validating results, and accomplishing set deadlines).
Process Planning
- Understands development schedule and plans accordingly.
- Ensures incoming parts meet requirements.
- Responsible for iteration planning, roadmaps, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
- Coordinates with CFT teams for equipment planning and verifies feasibility of producing customer’s requirements.
Escalations
- Ensures timely resolution of escalations.
- Handles escalations such as machine breakdowns, fixture damages, unavailability of OSS support, etc.
Engineering Management
- Defines process KPIs and responsible for resource management (4M) and allocation.
- Formulates SOPs for FACA/Process/Product rework and ensures implementation.
- Manages revisions of products and processes and communicates final documents to teams.
Project Management
- Ensures timely execution of tasks for respective sub-departments (NPI Process, Product Design, and FACA teams).
People Management
- Ensures effective team onboarding, goal-setting, and performance management.
- Assigns tasks to the team and sets deadlines for respective tasks.
Additional Technical Requirements
Minimum Education Qualification
: BE/B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering Preferred), Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics
Certifications (bonus)
: Six Sigma, ASTM, PMP
Minimum Experience (in Years)
: 15-18 years in Assembly manufacturing processes
Additional Technical Specifications / Requirements
- Solid experience and knowledge in Assembly processes & technologies (e.g., Glue dispensing, Laser Welding, Laser Deburring, Screw Assembly, small parts assembly). (Must Have)
- Intermediate to advanced level of Automation processes knowledge and experience. (Must Have)
- Knowledge of Inspection statistical tools (Checklists) and methodology (Process capability) for Fixtures. (Must Have)
- Experience in Project Management, systematic planning, problem solving, and documentation. (Must Have)
- Process knowledge with cosmetic features and inspections. (Good to Have)
- Experience troubleshooting assembly issues and resolving technical problems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Client SQE (Supply Chain Quality Engg.) - Obtain approval for the procurement of machines, fixtures, etc.
- Suppliers - Review processes, resolve escalations, and provide support as necessary.
