Job Posting –Manager, Process & Automation

Location: Chennai

We are seeking a senior technical engineer for our high-speed auto-component manufacturing operations. The role will drive process strategy, automation deployment, and continuous improvement across multiple assembly lines, ensuring world-class productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities
Lead development, validation, and roll-out of manufacturing processes as per internal and customer standards.
Drive automation initiatives—concept design, vendor management, buy-off, commissioning, and enhancement of high-speed assembly lines.
Ensure process readiness before SOP, manage PFMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation.
Lead feasibility studies, line layout design, cycle time optimisation, and cost-down initiatives.
Drive plant productivity through Lean, Kaizen, Muda elimination, and digital manufacturing tools.




Lead and develop a team of Process/Automation Engineers and work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and global engineering teams.
Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for process, automation, and maintenance initiatives.
Ensure compliance to IATF16949, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and maintain BOM, routing, and standard times in ERP/SAP.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
15 to 25 years years of experience in high-speed small-component assembly (automatic, semi-automatic, manual).
Solid expertise in automation, assembly machines, PLC/HMI, robotics/mechatronics.
Positive CAD knowledge; solid problem-solving and communication skills.
Exposure to IATF16949, Six Sigma, PFMEA, SPC, MSA

📌 Process Automation Manager Chennai (India)
🏢 Johnson Electric
📍 India