Associate Manager - Production

Associate Manager - Production:

Department Production / Assembly Department

Industry Metro & Railway

Position Assembly Engineer / Associate Manager Production

Experience 37 years preferred

Qualification B.E./B.Tech/Diploma Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Polymer / Composite Engineering

Job Purpose

Responsible for the complete assembly and gluing/bonding process of composite components used in metro and railway coaches, ensuring production targets, dimensional accuracy, quality, safety and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute daily composite assembly activities as per the production schedule.

Assemble FRP/GRP/CFRP and sandwich composite components.

Perform adhesive bonding/gluing using epoxy, PU and structural adhesives.

Ensure proper surface preparation, adhesive mixing, application and curing.

Handle jigs, fixtures, clamps and assembly tools.

Ensure correct alignment, gap, flushness and dimensions as per drawings.

Read and understand assembly drawings, BOM and work instructions.

Monitor the assembly process and resolve shop-floor technical problems.

Coordinate with Production, Quality, Design and Stores departments.

Conduct first-piece inspection and ensure process compliance.

Reduce rejection, rework and adhesive wastage.

Prepare and maintain production and process records.

Implement 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Ensure compliance with EHS and railway/metro safety requirements.

Technical Skills

Composite assembly and adhesive bonding

Epoxy / PU / structural adhesive application

Jig and fixture handling

Engineering drawings and GD & T

Production planning and manpower coordination

Root Cause Analysis and problem solving

Quality awareness and process documentation

5S / Lean / Kaizen

Preferred Experience

Experience in railway/metro, automotive, aerospace or composite manufacturing is preferred. Exposure to FRP/GRP/CFRP, sandwich structures and industrial adhesive bonding will be an advantage.