Responsibilities

- Own end-to-end manufacturing execution of automation projects after drawing and BOM handover, covering procurement coordination, assembly, integration, testing, FAT and dispatch.

- Review drawings, BOMs and specifications for manufacturing readiness and coordinate with Engineering to resolve technical clarifications.

- Coordinate with SCM, Procurement and local vendors to ensure material readiness, fabrication and timely availability of components.

- Lead automation machine assembly, including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, pneumatics, integration and final system build.

- Manage testing, FAT, punch-point closure, packing and dispatch as per project schedules.

- Lead HMLV/EMS assembly operations for multiple HLA businesses, managing production plans, manpower, capacity and changing product requirements.

- Plan and optimize the 7,000 sq.ft. shopfloor, including workstations, material flow, assembly and testing areas.

- Establish standardized manufacturing processes and drive improvements in productivity, quality, lead time and cost.

- Lead and develop engineers, technicians and assembly teams while ensuring 5S, ESD, safety and quality compliance.

- Support manufacturing capability development, tooling, equipment and CAPEX requirements for future business expansion.

Requirements





- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.

- 10 12 years of experience, preferably around 10 years, in industrial automation, machine building or manufacturing.

- Strong hands-on experience in automation machine assembly, integration and FAT.

- Proven experience managing projects from Engineering Handover Procurement Assembly Testing FAT Dispatch.

- Positive experience in HMLV/EMS manufacturing, preferably handling multiple HLA/customer programs.

- Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical drawings, BOMs, production planning and shopfloor management.

- Experience coordinating with SCM, Procurement, vendors and subcontractors.

- Experience leading engineers, technicians and assembly teams.

- Strong problem-solving, communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Exposure to facility setup, manufacturing improvement, tooling or CAPEX planning is an advantage.

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📌 Lead - Manufacturing Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 Kitron Group
📍 Chennai