AM Transmission Process Engineering

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As an Assistant Manager in Transmission Process Engineering, you will be instrumental in overseeing comprehensive engine assembly and rigorous testing processes, ensuring alignment with production volume, quality standards, cost objectives, and customer satisfaction benchmarks. Your role involves fostering a collaborative environment by supporting peers and subordinates to achieve organizational goals related to Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale (PQCDSM). You will actively participate in managing employee relations and drive skill development among team members through multi-skilling initiatives and innovation programs.

Key responsibilities also include facilitating coordination with departments such as Supply Chain, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to meet production schedules and quality targets efficiently. You will lead the implementation and maintenance of system documentation aligned with TS16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Your expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) will guide continuous improvement efforts, encouraging employee engagement in various improvement projects like Operator Improvement Teams (OIT), Continuous Improvement Teams (CIT), and Kaizen events which contribute to significant revenue savings and operational enhancements.

Driving process development and enhancements to boost productivity, quality, and delivery, while minimizing costs through a customer-centric approach, will be central to your role. Additionally, you will apply your knowledge of emission testing parameters for Tier 3, Tier 4, and Bharat Stage 4 engines to optimize performance in alignment with environmental regulations.

• Oversee engine assembly lines ensuring quality and efficiency targets are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve PQCDSM goals.
• Support skill enhancement and multi-skilled workforce development.
• Manage system documentation and compliance for quality and safety standards.
• Lead TPM and continuous improvement projects for sustained operational excellence.
• Engage with supply chain and planning teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Ensure a safe, motivated, and productive work environment for all cell members.
• Apply advanced knowledge of emission norms and engine testing parameters to enhance product quality.
• Facilitate effective communication channels within the team to maintain positive relations and transparency.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

Educational qualifications must demonstrate a solid foundation in mechanical and automotive engineering disciplines to support the technical demands of this role. Candidates should hold one of the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Automobile Engineering

These academic credentials ensure the candidate has received relevant training in engineering principles, automotive systems, and manufacturing processes necessary to excel in this fast-paced, process-driven environment.

Additional certifications related to quality management systems (e.g., TS16949), occupational health and safety, and environmental standards would be advantageous, providing an enhanced capability to align with industry best practices and corporate compliance requirements.

General Experience

The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in manufacturing engineering within the automotive or related manufacturing sectors. Practical, hands-on experience in transmission and engine assembly processes is crucial, supplemented by a proven track record of managing production systems that integrate quality, cost control, and delivery performance.

Specific experience details include:

• B.Tech graduates should have between 3 to 6 years of relevant industry experience, demonstrating progressive responsibilities in process engineering and production management.
• Diploma holders are expected to have a more extensive experience range of 7 to 10 years, providing deep operational expertise and leadership in shop floor environments.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles is highly valued. Equally important is familiarity with system compliance requirements like TS16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001, reflecting a commitment to high standards of quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.

Critical Experience

Critical experience for the successful candidate encompasses advanced knowledge and proven capabilities in the assembly and testing of engines, particularly with a focus on transmission systems and compliance with stringent emission standards such as Tier 3, Tier 4, and Bharat Stage 4.

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in:

• Analyzing and interpreting engine testing parameters to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal performance.
• Implementing process improvements that directly impact productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Leading TPM implementation and fostering an environment where continuous improvement is ingrained in operational culture.
• Developing and mentoring teams to build multi-skilled groups capable of innovative problem-solving and operational excellence.
• Managing quality systems with an emphasis on TS16949 standards and ensuring all documentation and processes uphold these protocols.
• Mastering shop floor management techniques, including effective communication, health and safety advocacy, and morale boosting.

This experience is pivotal in executing strategic initiatives that contribute to organizational success and customer satisfaction in a competitive automotive manufacturing landscape.

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System Generated Secondary Skills