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Role and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the Trim and Final area providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
- Lean process planning and improvements, cost reduction & elimination of waste (NVAs) to improve competitiveness.
- VSM analysis to assess the efficiency & effectiveness of current operations & ideate new future state.
- Study the ergonomics & eliminate the professional hazard for workmen & improve the productivity.
- Process improvement, Poka yoke, cycle time & rework reduction.
- Identify opportunities in Labor Productivity, automation, standardization & lead time reduction.
- Time study using observations, PMTS tools & Multimodel line balancing to determine manpower requirements.
- Interact within team for integrated solutions to meet guidelines, customer quality and timeline expectations.
- Infer inputs from customer cross functional teams and implement requisite change requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses & capacity planning to support new product introductions & process improvements.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Ensure compliance with safety & regulatory standards, identifying & mitigating potential risks in the manufacturing process.
- Evaluate and work on utilization for equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production capabilities and improve overall efficiency.
- Provide technical expertise and support to resolve any manufacturing issues or bottlenecks in Trim and Final operations.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing engineering team.
- Utilize 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD) to design efficient workstations, material flow paths, and floor layouts.
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Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
- Proven experience in the automotive industry Industrial engineering with a focus on Trim and Final operations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, standards & quality assurance practices.
- Proficiency in Time study (MOST/MTM/MODAPTS), OEE calculation, Improvements - MUDA & MURI Analysis.
- Excellent understanding of Lean principles, Capacity calculations, Ergonomic standards, Takt time & Cycle time calculations, Line balancing & vehicle build sequence.
- Understanding process documents - Sequence of steps (SOS), Standard operating procedure (SOP), PFMEA and control plans.
- Ability to provide solutions to manufacturing & productivity problems.
- Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD/Catia/Pro E software and manufacturing tools.
- Results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Qualifications and Education Requirements
- B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Personal Skills
- Ability to work in a fast moving/changing environment.
- Appreciation of the end customer and their requirements.
- Shows integrity in ability to deliver on commitments.
- Open mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
- Engaged and enthusiastic to create a positive impact.
- Good sense of personal organization and time management.
Experience Band
- 8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Assembly Industrial Engineering.
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Skills
Lean Principles
Process Improvement
Time Study
Manufacturing Engineering
Team Leadership
Cost Reduction
Ergonomics
Automation
Standardization
Capacity Planning
Continuous Improvement
AutoCAD
Quality Assurance
Cycle Time Reduction
Poka Yoke
VSM Analysis
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