- Head of Manufacturing Engineering – Roles & Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Strategy

- Develop and implement the manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with business goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and capacity expansion plans.

2. Process Development

- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Standardize work methods and operating procedures.
- Improve cycle time, throughput, and equipment utilization.

3. Production Support

- Resolve manufacturing process issues.
- Provide technical support to production teams.
- Ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products.

4. Lean Manufacturing

- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
- Eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
- Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

5. Automation & Technology

- Identify and implement automation opportunities.
- Evaluate and introduce current manufacturing technologies.
- Lead digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives where applicable.

6. Equipment & Tooling

- Specify, procure, install, and commission manufacturing equipment.
- Develop preventive maintenance strategies with maintenance teams.
- Ensure tooling availability and optimization.

7. Quality Improvement

- Collaborate with Quality to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone.




- Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

8. Cost Management

- Drive manufacturing cost reduction projects.
- Optimize material usage and labor efficiency.
- Prepare and manage engineering budgets.

9. Project Management

- Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
- Lead factory layout improvements and expansion projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

10. Team Leadership

- Recruit, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineers.
- Set departmental objectives and KPIs.
- Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.

11. Health, Safety & Environment

- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

12. Compliance

- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Support internal and external audits.

13. Supplier & Customer Support

- Provide technical support to suppliers for process improvements.
- Interface with customers on manufacturing-related issues.
- Support customer audits and product transfers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹85,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

- Manufacturing engineering: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Method Engineering (Sulur)
🏢 VENKATESWARA STEELS AND SPRINGS INDIA
📍 Sulur