Process Engineer

Job Description Process Engineer – Sheet Metal (NPD)

Company: Violin Technologies Private Limited – Unit 5
Department: New Product Development (NPD)
Commodity: Sheet Metal
Experience: 3–5 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and validating sheet metal manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring manufacturability, quality, cost, and timely launch from prototype to mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate sheet metal processes including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and fabrication.
• Review 2D/3D drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and customer requirements for manufacturability.
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews and provide process feasibility inputs during NPD.
• Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Coordinate prototype development, trial runs, process validation, and production readiness.
• Design and validate jigs, fixtures, gauges, and tooling for new components.
• Support PPAP, first-off inspection, capability studies, and process approval.
• Identify and resolve process issues, dimensional deviations, rejection, and rework through RCA and corrective actions.
• Work closely with NPD, Quality, Production, Tooling, Purchase, and Suppliers to ensure timely project launch.
• Drive cost reduction, cycle-time improvement, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Good knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance stack-up.
• Hands-on experience in DFM, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and process validation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 8D/RCA will be an advantage.