Deputy Manager - MandHCV BIW Production

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Process Planning & Development

•                Develop and implement BIW manufacturing processes for new model launches and existing products.

•                Define process flow, line balancing, cycle time, manpower requirements, and workstation layouts.

•                Prepare process sheets, SOPs, control plans, PFMEA, and work instructions.

•                Establish welding sequences and joining technologies including spot welding, MIG welding, laser welding, and hemming.

Production Support

•                Monitor production performance and resolve process-related issues.

•                Achieve production KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM).

•                Drive productivity improvement and line efficiency enhancement projects.

•                Support production teams in troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

Quality Management

•                Ensure compliance with dimensional and weld quality standards.

•                Analyze quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

•                Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and Problem-Solving methodologies.

•                Coordinate with Quality and Design teams for process improvements.

Equipment & Automation

•                Work with robotic welding cells, fixtures, jigs, conveyors, and automation systems.

•                Participate in equipment commissioning, trials, buy-off, and production readiness activities.

•                Ensure optimal utilization and maintenance of tooling and fixtures.

Continuous Improvement

•                Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, and cost-reduction initiatives.

•                Implement cycle time reduction and OEE improvement projects.

•                Drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives within BIW operations.

New Product Development (NPD)

•                Support simultaneous engineering activities from design to production.

•                Conduct feasibility studies and manufacturability reviews.

•                Participate in APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate, and production validation activities.

Safety & Compliance

•                Ensure compliance with EHS standards and statutory requirements.

•                Conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements.

•                Promote safe working practices across BIW operations.

Technical Skills

•                BIW welding technologies (Spot, MIG, Projection, Laser Welding)

•                Robotic welding systems (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa)

•                Process Planning and Line Balancing

•                PFMEA, Control Plan, APQP, PPAP

•                AutoCAD, CATIA, Process Simulate, Delmia, RobCAD

•                GD&T and Dimensional Management

•                Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma

•                Cycle Time Study and Capacity Planning

Experience

3-10+ years of experience 

Industry Preferred

Automobile

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

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