Job Summary

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 and KPIs 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 and Continuous Improvement
- Improve:
- Assembly efficiency
- Testing throughput
- Failure reduction

- Drive Lean and IE initiatives for:

- Workflow optimization
- Ergonomics
- Cycle time reduction

Capacity Planning and 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.
- Ensure projects are within budget.
- Ensure projects are 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 and 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.

Required Candidate Profile Education/Training
- Bachelor / Master of Engineering Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

Professional Experience
- 12+ years in Process Engineering / Electronics Manufacturing
- Robust experience in:

- Wiring / harness assembly
- PCB / electrical systems
- Testing and validation processes
- Experience in managing process engineering teams

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)
- 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

Behavioural and Skills
- Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and testing systems

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