Manager PED

Job Summary

• Lead and drive process engineering activities for Electronics manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ensure robust process design, validation, and industrialization for electronic systems including wiring, PCB integration, and testing.
• Deliver improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) through process optimization and innovation.
• Establish strong capability in electronic manufacturing processes, testing systems, and validation frameworks.

Measurement and KPIs Q (Quality):

• First-time-right (FPY) in electronic assembly and testing
• Defect reduction (wiring errors, PCB issues, soldering defects, etc.)
• Compliance with process documentation (PFMEA, control plans, test validation)

C (Cost)

• Cost reduction through process efficiency and rework reduction
• Optimization of testing and inspection costs
• CAPEX efficiency (ROI for testing and automation systems)

D (Delivery)

• On-time industrialization of electronic products (NPI milestones)
• Process readiness for production ramps

Additional KPIs

• Testing efficiency and throughput
• Reduction in rework and failure rates
• ERP (M3) data accuracy and routing discipline
• Continuous improvement implementation

Electronics Process Leadership

• Lead process engineering for:
  • Wiring harness assembly
  • PCB assembly / integration
  • Electrical panel assembly
  • Testing and validation systems
• Establish standardized and optimized electronics manufacturing processes.

Process Design Industrialization

• Drive development of:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
  • PFMEA and Control Plans
  • Work Instructions (WI)
  • Test procedures and validation protocols
• Ensure smooth industrialization of electronic products (NPI).
• Validate process capability before production release.

Testing Validation Systems (Critical Area)

• Define and implement:
  • Functional testing systems
  • Electrical testing procedures
  • End-of-line testing processes
• Ensure:
  • Testing accuracy
  • Traceability
  • Compliance with customer and quality standards

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Improve:
  • Assembly efficiency
  • Testing throughput
  • Failure reduction
• Drive Lean and IE initiatives for:
  • Workflow optimization
  • Ergonomics
  • Cycle time reduction

Capacity Planning and Production Support

• Conduct capacity and capability analysis for electronics lines.
• Support SIOP / STRAP inputs for planning.
• Ensure readiness of:
  • Workstations
  • Testing equipment
  • Skilled manpower

CAPEX Automation Projects

• Identify and implement automation and testing equipment investments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Ensure projects are within budget.
• Ensure projects are functionally validated.
• Justify investments through ROI-based evaluation.

ERP / M3 System Governance

• Ensure accuracy of:
  • MBOM
  • Routing
  • Work centers
• Drive improvements in:
  • Data integrity
  • Inventory accuracy
• Reduce process/system mismatches affecting production.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with:
  • Design / Engineering teams
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Sourcing
• Ensure proper alignment between:
  • Product design
  • Electronic manufacturing processes
  • Customer requirements

Team Leadership and Capability Building

• Lead team of:
  • Managers / DMs
  • Engineers / Specialists
• Develop team capability in:
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Testing systems
  • Process validation
• Drive ownership and accountability within the team.

Required Candidate Profile Education/Training

• Bachelor / Master of Engineering Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

Professional Experience

• 12+ years in Process Engineering / Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong experience in:

• Wiring / harness assembly
• PCB / electrical systems
• Testing and validation processes
• Experience in managing process engineering teams

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

• Manufacturing Process Design 5
• Industrialization (Capacity, Footprint) 5
• PFMEA5
• Test Rig Development Troubleshooting 5
• People/Stakeholders Management 5
• Strategic Thinking 4

Languages

• English Mandatory
• Hindi / Regional language Preferred

Behavioural and Skills

• Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and testing systems