We are looking for a hands-on and process-driven Engineer for Transmission and Engine Assembly Production Operations at our Oragadam plant. The role is responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring first-time-right quality, managing shop floor operations, and driving continuous improvement in transmission assembly, engine assembly, and sub-assembly processes.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Quality
- Achieve daily and monthly production targets on transmission and engine assembly lines
- Ensure component/engine roll-out with targeted FTT (First Time Through)
- Adhere to and sustain high standard process and product quality
- Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures
- Upkeep Quality Management Systems IATF, OHSAS, EMS
- Ensure 5S standards and discipline on shop floor at all times
Shop Floor & Manpower Management
- Manage and plan manpower for transmission and engine assembly operations
- Train and guide blue collar associates and operators
- Optimize utilization of men, tightening tools, and equipment
- Maintain production tools and equipment as per maintenance schedule
Transmission Assembly Specific
- Hands-on execution of transmission and gearbox assembly processes
- Handle tightening tools and torque management for transmission components
- Monitor and ensure quality of sub-assembly gearbox, shafts, bearings
- Apply knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for transmission assembly
Engine Assembly Specific
- Hands-on execution of engine assembly and sub-assembly processes
- Knowledge of engine components — machining, torquing, sealing, testing
- Troubleshooting experience in engine assembly process
- Support engine testing and validation activities
Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Implement recent techniques to improve productivity on transmission and engine assembly lines
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in assembly and sub-assembly
- Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initi