Job Description

Mission

Key missions of the position:

- Lead and drive process engineering activities for Electronics manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Ensure robust process design, validation, and industrialization for electronic systems including wiring, PCB integration, and testing.
- Deliver improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) through process optimization and innovation.
- Establish strong capability in electronic manufacturing processes, testing systems, and validation frameworks.

Measurement

Q (Quality):

- First-time-right (FPY) in electronic assembly and testing
- Defect reduction (wiring errors, PCB issues, soldering defects, etc.)
- Compliance with process documentation (PFMEA, control plans, test validation)

C (Cost):

- Cost reduction through process efficiency and rework reduction
- Optimization of testing and inspection costs
- CAPEX efficiency (ROI for testing and automation systems)

D (Delivery):

- On-time industrialization of electronic products (NPI milestones)
- Process readiness for production ramps

Additional KPIs:

- Testing efficiency and throughput
- Reduction in rework and failure rates
- ERP (M3) data accuracy and routing discipline
- Continuous improvement implementation

Electronics Process Leadership

- Lead process engineering for:

Wiring harness assembly

PCB assembly / integration

Electrical panel assembly

Testing and validation systems

- Establish standardized and optimized electronics manufacturing processes.

Process Design & Industrialization

- Drive development of:
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
- PFMEA and Control Plans
- Work Instructions (WI)
- Test procedures and validation protocols

- Ensure smooth industrialization of electronic products (NPI).




- Validate process capability before production release.

Testing & Validation Systems (Critical Area)

- Define and implement:
- Functional testing systems
- Electrical testing procedures
- End-of-line testing processes

- Ensure:

- Testing accuracy
- Traceability
- Compliance with customer and quality standards

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

- Improve:
- Assembly efficiency
- Testing throughput
- Failure reduction

- Drive Lean and IE initiatives for:

- Workflow optimization
- Ergonomics
- Cycle time reduction

Capacity Planning & Production Support

- Conduct capacity and capability analysis for electronics lines.
- Support SIOP / STRAP inputs for planning.
- Ensure readiness of:
- Workstations
- Testing equipment
- Skilled manpower

CAPEX & Automation Projects

- Identify and implement automation and testing equipment investments.
- Ensure projects are:

Delivered on time

Within budget

Functionally validated

- Justify investments through ROI-based evaluation.

ERP / M3 & System Governance

- Ensure accuracy of:
- MBOM
- Routing
- Work centers

- Drive improvements in:

- Data integrity
- Inventory accuracy

- Reduce process/system mismatches affecting production.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work with:
- Design / Engineering teams
- Production
- Quality
- Sourcing





- Ensure proper alignment between:

- Product design
- Electronic manufacturing processes
- Customer requirements

Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Lead team of:
- Managers / DMs
- Engineers / Specialists

- Develop team capability in:

- Electronics manufacturing
- Testing systems
- Process validation

- Drive ownership and accountability within the team.

People Management: YES __ NO ¨

If People Management, how many employees are managed?

Number of people :

Budget Management: YES __ NO ¨

Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

- Bachelor / Master of Engineering – Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

Professional Experience

- 12+ years in Process Engineering / Electronics Manufacturing
- Strong experience in:

Wiring / harness assembly

PCB / electrical systems

Testing and validation processes

- Experience in managing process engineering teams

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence

Level

Manufacturing Process Design 5

Industrialization (Capacity, Footprint) 5

PFMEA5

Test Rig Development & Troubleshooting 5

People/Stakeholders Management 5

Strategic Thinking 4

Languages

- English – Mandatory
- Hindi / Regional language – Preferred

Other Specifications

Behavioural and Skills

- Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and testing systems
- Ability to manage complex validation and testing environments
- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams
- Capability to drive process automation and efficiency improvements
- Focus on quality, traceability, and reliability of electronic systems

📌 Manager PED (Hosur)
🏢 Wabtec
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