Deputy Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

The Deputy Manager – Manufacturing Engineering (ME) will be responsible for driving excellence across all manufacturing processes within the Nashik Plant. The role combines hands‑on technical leadership, process validation, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective production of electrical and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sheet metal fabrication, CNC turret punching/bending, power press, and spot welding operations.
• Manage CO2/MIG welding, powder coating, pretreatment, and busbar processes including ALU/CU cutting, bending, and punching.
• Lead tin plating, welding, painting, and other special process set‑up, control, and validation.
• Drive assembly automation projects and implement Kaizen and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Conduct cycle‑time (MOST) studies and develop process capability, FMEA, and capacity calculations.
• Coordinate new product development, process optimisation, and layout design for manufacturing cells.
• Perform risk analysis, HIRA, and manage change‑over (MOC) activities.
• Prepare and lead ISO quality, environment, and safety audits and maintain documentation.
• Provide technical support using AutoCAD/CATIA and generate presentations and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure cross‑functional communication and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience in sheet metal, CNC, welding, powder coating, busbar, and plating processes.
• Proven expertise in setting, controlling, and validating special processes (welding, coating, plating).
• Strong background in Kaizen, cost‑saving proposals, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MOST cycle‑time studies, FMEA, capacity and process capability analysis.
• Experience in new product development, process optimisation, and layout planning.
• Skilled in ISO QMS, environmental, safety audit handling and documentation.
• Ability to conduct risk analysis, HIRA, and manage MOC.
• Good command of AutoCAD/CATIA, MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.