Description
This role requires deep expertise in CNC machining, cutting tool technologies, automation systems, and manufacturing process capability. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing world-class machining processes that support quality, cost, safety, and productivity objectives across powertrain manufacturing programs.
You will collaborate with global teams, product engineering, suppliers, and plant operations to deliver robust manufacturing solutions while supporting future product launches and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities
Process Design & Development
- Develop and optimise manufacturing process flows, line layouts, and production concepts for recent and existing prismatic machining programs in alignment with Bill of Process (BoP) standards.
- Prepare process sheets, tooling layouts, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support new model launches, engineering changes, and process modifications.
- Simulate and validate machining processes before production implementation.




- Collaborate with product design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements are incorporated early in development.

Equipment & Tooling
- Define specifications and requirements for machining equipment, automation systems, fixtures, tooling, and gauging.
- Lead equipment sourcing, supplier technical reviews, installation, runoff, commissioning, and capability validation.
- Ensure equipment designs meet safety, ergonomic, quality, and production requirements.
- Apply expertise in superfinishing operations, including honing processes.

Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing and quality concerns.
- Lead and support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and poka-yoke initiatives.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects to improve productivity

📌 Manufacturing Engineer – Powertrain Machining (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai