Engineer - Process Engineering
REQUISITION ID:
10950
LOCATION:
Chennai, TN, IN, 601103
DEPARTMENT:
Production
Job Name: Engineer
Department: Process Engineering
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Handle all activities related to blade manufacturing processes, including new tool, jig, and mold installation and commissioning.
- Develop and implement process control strategies and standard operating procedures.
- Prepare annual and monthly maintenance plans for moulds, equipment and tooling.
- Collaborate closely with Process, Production, Planning, and Maintenance teams for mold maintenance and rectification activities.
- Define tooling requirements, validate tools, and coordinate handover to Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams.
- Monitor production metrics and troubleshoot process-related issues.
- Prepare and analyze monthly maintenance costs and implement actions to reduce expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards.
- Lead tooling design reviews and support the development of new tooling for blade manufacturing.
- Analyze tooling performance and implement improvements to enhance durability, cycle time, and ergonomics.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
- Coordinate with suppliers for tooling procurement, refurbishment, and upgrades.
- Develop solutions to improve efficiency and minimize waste.
- Maintain documentation for tooling specifications, maintenance records, and change management.
- Support New Product Development by designing and validating tooling for new blade models.
- Apply systematic problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of tooling failures and production inefficiencies.
- Support equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
- Document process changes and maintain technical records.
Experience:
- Over 7 years of experience in the blade manufacturing industry and Minimum 5 years of experience in the process engineering department.
- Strong knowledge of glass fabric and process materials, including cutting and kitting, prefab, shell, finishing, tooling and material handling.
- Hands-on experience in change management and tooling processes.
- Proficient in lean manufacturing tools and methodologies. Skilled in problem-solving tools and their practical application.
Knowledge required:
- Lean manufacturing
- Change management
- Risk assessment
- PPAP, BOM
- New material homologation process
- VDA6.3, QMS..etc
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in process simulation and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus).
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, and quality control.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and root cause analysis techniques.