Senior Engineer - Welding & Assembly

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Name: PAMS ENGINEERING

Company Address: No. 72/A2, Hootagalli Industrial Area, Mysore - 570018

Designation: Senior Engineer – Welding & Assembly

Department: Welding & Assembly (Manufacturing / Production)

Reporting to: Manager – Manufacturing / Production Head

Essential Qualification: Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 08 to 10 + Years in welding and assembly operations, preferably in automotive or manufacturing sectors.

SKILLS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Welding Operations:

• Develop and validate welding processes (MIG, TIG, Spot, etc.) based on product specifications and codes (ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Define Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT).
• Review weld symbols, NDT requirements, and inspection criteria.
• Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to welding standards and customer specifications.

Assembly Operations:

• Lead and monitor mechanical and structural assembly processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and assembly guidelines.
• Coordinate with design and quality teams to ensure dimensional accuracy and assembly integrity.
• Optimize material flow and line balancing for assembly processes.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 (as applicable).
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance for process audits, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Conduct in-process checks, first article inspections (FAI), and final inspections.
• Establish quality policies, procedures, and documentation to support manufacturing operations and quality objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives for productivity and cost reduction.
• Implement automation or semi-automation in welding/assembly where feasible.
• Conduct time studies and implement ergonomic improvements.

People & Safety Management:

• Guide and train welders and assembly technicians; ensure skill matrix compliance.
• Promote safety practices and participate in risk assessments and hazard identification (HIRA/JSA).
• Maintain 5S and workplace organization standards.

Root Cause Analysis and Problem-solving:

• Investigate and analyze quality issues and non-conformances using root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D Problem Solving).
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Quality Metrics and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain key quality performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and report on quality performance.
• Generate quality reports and presentations for management review, highlighting trends, areas for improvement, and corrective actions taken.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Support:

• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure that quality requirements are defined and met during product development and launch phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess manufacturability, reliability, and quality risks of new products.

Training and Development:

• Provide training and guidance to quality assurance team members and manufacturing personnel on quality processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements (e.g., FMVSS, ECE, RoHS).

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks in manufacturing processes and products.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide leadership and direction to the production team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, procurement, and sales, to address quality-related concerns and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

• What is the Notice Period in the present company?
• What is the present Take-home Salary?
• What is the expected Take-home Salary?

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 15/07/2025