Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Experience: 3 years to 5 years

Desired candidate: - Must have experience in industrialization, process design & development, jigs fixture design/development, Methods. Well conversant with Six Sigma, PFMEA, PPAP, VSM, VE methodology.

Product Knowledge: - MV products (AIS, GIS, RMU, VCB) will be added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier & Technology Management

Identify and evaluate current suppliers based on capability, quality, and cost.
Map and assess recent technologies for integration into existing processes.





Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with Quality, R&D;, Production, and Purchase teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
Facilitate communication between departments to align project goals and timelines.

Product & Process Development

Lead part and assembly development from concept to production.
Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tools for productive manufacturing.

Manufacturing Process Expertise

Apply knowledge of component manufacturing processes to optimize production.
Conduct time studies, takt time calculations, and line balancing.
Design and layout production lines for optimal efficiency.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Projects

Drive improvement initiatives such as:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Value Engineering (VE)
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
SMART Projects
Implement lean manufact

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