CHENNAI · FULLTIME
Lead - Manufacturing Engineering
Kitron Group
Chennai · onsite · Posted 21d ago
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About this role
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end manufacturing execution of automation projects after drawing and BOM handover, covering procurement coordination, assembly, integration, testing, FAT and dispatch.
- Review drawings, BOMs and specifications for manufacturing readiness and coordinate with Engineering to resolve technical clarifications.
- Coordinate with SCM, Procurement and local vendors to ensure material readiness, fabrication and timely availability of components.
- Lead automation machine assembly, including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, pneumatics, integration and final system build.
- Manage testing, FAT, punch-point closure, packing and dispatch as per project schedules.
- Lead HMLV/EMS assembly operations for multiple HLA businesses, managing production plans, manpower, capacity and changing product requirements.
- Plan and optimize the 7,000 sq.ft. shopfloor, including workstations, material flow, assembly and testing areas.
- Establish standardized manufacturing processes and drive improvements in productivity, quality, lead time and cost.
- Lead and develop engineers, technicians and assembly teams while ensuring 5S, ESD, safety and quality compliance.
- Support manufacturing capability development, tooling, equipment and CAPEX requirements for future business expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 10 12 years of experience, preferably around 10 years, in industrial automation, machine building or manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on experience in automation machine assembly, integration and FAT.
- Proven experience managing projects from Engineering Handover Procurement Assembly Testing FAT Dispatch.
- Good experience in HMLV/EMS manufacturing, preferably handling multiple HLA/customer programs.
- Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical drawings, BOMs, production planning and shopfloor management.
- Experience coordinating with SCM, Procurement, vendors and subcontractors.
- Experience leading engineers, technicians and assembly teams.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Exposure to facility setup, manufacturing improvement, tooling or CAPEX planning is an advantage.
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Automationmanufacturing engineeringPackagingMechatronicsAnalyticsProduction PlanningSCMFabricationProcurementIntegration Testing
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About Kitron Group

Kitron Group
Electronics Manufacturing
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
₹6.1L PA avg
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Kitron Group is a prominent player in the Electronics Manufacturing Services sector, providing efficient solutions and products for global electronics assembly.
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