Manufacturing Engineering - Vehicle Assembly

About the Role

We are hiring an Associate Divisional Manager Manufacturing Engineering for Vehicle Assembly at our Oragadam, Chennai facility. The role is responsible for assembly process planning, line balancing, tooling coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and new model launch support across BIW, trim, chassis, and final assembly stages.This is an Individual Contributor role.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly Process Planning

• Define and document vehicle assembly processes from BIW, trim, chassis to final assembly
• Develop assembly sequence, process flow, and work instructions aligned with product design
• Create and maintain process sheets, SOPs, and control plans

Line Balancing & Capacity Planning

• Perform line balancing and cycle time studies to meet takt time requirements
• Plan manpower, station layout, and equipment utilization for optimal productivity
• Evaluate capacity and support ramp-up, model change, and new program launches

Tooling, Equipment & Layout

• Coordinate with tooling teams for fixtures, jigs, and assembly tools
• Support plant layout planning, ergonomic assessments, and workstation design
• Ensure equipment readiness and support installation and commissioning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Design, Quality, Production, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during product development phases
• Support ECN implementation into assembly lines

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support PFMEA, process audits, and root cause analysis
• Drive Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity and quality improvement

Launch Support

• Support new vehicle program launches, pilot builds, and trial runs
• Track milestones and ensure readiness for Start of Production (SOP)

Skills Required Manufacturing Engineering Specific

• Assembly Process Planning — BIW, Trim, Chassis, Final Assembly
• Line Balancing and Cycle Time Study
• Takt Time Management
• PFMEA, APQP, Control Plan
• DFM / DFA — Design for Manufacturability / Assembly
• Tooling, Fixture, and Jig Planning
• Plant Layout Planning and Ergonomic Assessment
• New Model Introduction / NPI / SOP Readiness
• Pilot Build and Trial Run Management
• ECN Implementation
• Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / Six Sigma
• SAP / MES
• MS Office / AutoCAD

Other Abilities

• Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Proactive and continuous improvement focuse