About the Role
We are hiring a ME Planner – Vehicle Assembly for our manufacturing facility at Oragadam, Chennai. This is an Individual Contributor role responsible for assembly process planning, line balancing, tooling coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and new model launch support across BIW, trim, chassis, and final assembly stages.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly Process Planning
• Define and document vehicle assembly processes from BIW, trim, chassis to final assembly
• Develop assembly sequence, process flow, and work instructions aligned with product design
• Create and maintain process sheets, SOPs, and control plans

Line Balancing & Capacity Planning
• Perform line balancing and cycle time studies to meet takt time requirements
• Plan manpower, station layout, and equipment utilization for optimal productivity
• Evaluate capacity and support ramp-up, model change, and current program launches

Tooling, Equipment & Layout
• Coordinate with tooling teams for fixtures, jigs, and assembly tools
• Support plant layout planning, ergonomic assessments, and workstation design




• Ensure equipment readiness and support installation and commissioning

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with Product Design, Quality, Production, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during product development phases
• Support ECN implementation into assembly lines

Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Support PFMEA, process audits, and root cause analysis
• Drive Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity and quality improvement

Launch Support
• Support new vehicle program launches, pilot builds, and trial runs
• Track milestones and ensure readiness for Start of Production (SOP)

Skills Required — Manufacturing Engineering Specific
• Assembly Process Planning — BIW, Trim, Chassis, Final Assembly
• Line Balancing and Cycle Time Study
• Takt Time Management
• PFMEA, APQP, Control Plan
• DFM / DFA — Design for Manufacturability / Assemb

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
📍 Chennai