Sr Manager Automation (Manufacturing Engineering)

Department: ME Manufacturing

Sub-Function: Manufacturing Engineering

Role Summary: Sr Manager Automation

Key Responsibilities:

To develop and implement automation solutions across machining, fabrication, sheet metal, and assembly operations to improve Productivity, Quality, Safety, and Manufacturing Competitiveness while ensuring optimum return on investment.

Manufacturing Automation Strategy

Develop and execute the automation roadmap aligned with company manufacturing strategy.

Identify automation opportunities across manufacturing processes.

Benchmark industry best practices and emerging automation technologies.

Low-Cost Automation (LCA)

Lead development and implementation of low-cost automation solutions.

Drive projects involving:

Poka-Yoke systems

Auto-clamping devices

Auto-loading and unloading systems

Sensor-based inspection systems

Part handling automation

Productivity improvement fixtures

Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, and labor productivity.

Machining Automation

Develop automation solutions for CNC and VMC operations.

Implement:

Robotic loading/unloading

Gantry systems

Automatic tool management systems

Automated gauging and inspection systems

Improve machine utilization and reduce manual intervention.

Fabrication and Sheet Metal Automation

Identify opportunities for welding automation and robotic welding.

Improve productivity in cutting, bending, punching, and fabrication operations.

Develop automated material handling and work positioning solutions.

Assembly Automation

Design and implement semi-automatic and automatic assembly stations.

Develop torque-controlled assembly systems.

Introduce error-proofing and traceability systems.

Improve assembly ergonomics and reduce operator fatigue.

Manufacturing Engineering Projects

Prepare project feasibility studies and ROI calculations.

Develop project specifications and technical requirements.

Coordinate with equipment suppliers, automation integrators, and internal teams.

Ensure timely execution of automation projects within budget.

Knowledge & Skills required

• 5 to 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Automation.
• Experience in Automotive OEMs, Automotive Tier-1 Suppliers, Capital Goods Manufacturing, Machine Tool Industry, or Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.
• Proven experience in implementing automation projects in:

CNC Machining

Fabrication and Welding

Sheet Metal Processing

Assembly Operations

Material Handling Systems

• Strong exposure to Low-Cost Automation (LCA) and Productivity Improvement Projects.
• Experience of setting processes, developing process documents and achieving desired quality, cost and cycle time

Other abilities:

• Required Leadership skill to handle the team
• Good planning skills

Knowledge of process capabilities methods and calculation

Educational Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.

Additional certification in Automation, Robotics, Industry 4.0, PLC Programming, or Lean Manufacturing will be preferred.

Age: Max 40 years

Gender: Male

Languages Known: Good spoken English & Hindi