Deputy Process Engineering Manager

Role & responsibilities :-

Job Description Deputy Process Engineering

Position: Deputy Process Engineering
Department: Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Industry: Automotive / Auto Components
Location: Faridabad
Reporting To: Head/Manager Process Engineering

Experience:

Appx 10 Yrs. Experience in Fastener Industries/ Cold Forged / Automotive Components industries / Heat Treatment & Surface Finishing Industries with Expert in Heat Treatment and Surface Finishing process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Development

• Develop and establish manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Prepare and maintain process flow charts, work instructions, process parameters, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct process feasibility studies for new products and engineering changes.

2. Process Improvement

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce cycle time.
• Drive Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze process losses, rejection, rework, downtime, and material wastage and implement corrective actions.

3. New Product Development (NPD)

• Support new product development and new process implementation from concept to production.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, and Purchase teams for successful product launches.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and process validation activities.

4. Process Quality & Control

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet defined quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify potential process risks and support PFMEA updates and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct process capability studies and establish appropriate process controls.

5. Tooling & Equipment

• Coordinate for development and modification of tools, fixtures, dies, gauges, and process equipment.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams for tool/equipment trials and validation.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements for process reliability.

6. Cost & Productivity

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and manpower optimization.
• Monitor process KPIs such as cycle time, OEE, rejection, rework, downtime, and line efficiency.
• Implement projects to reduce manufacturing cost and improve overall process effectiveness.