Role & responsibilities

- Track and manage NPD (New Product Development) activities, including coordination and execution of various tasks.
- Prepare and manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documentation, involving over 10 different types of documents.
- Handle configuration management to maintain product and process integrity through PLM,
- Manage specification documentation and updates to align with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Recent product feasibility study, technical challenges and risk mitigations.
- Facilitate internal discussions to ensure quality standards and address internal concerns.
- Implement cost reduction strategies and improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Review and establish process minimum standards and Special Monitoring Activities (SMA) for quality control.
- First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) per AS9102 and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare for and support customer audits, addressing any findings and ensuring compliance.
- Provide training for line operators to enhance skills and knowledge related to quality and production processes.
- Offer daily production support to address any issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Implement and drive digital improvements to enhance production efficiency and data accuracy.
- Support supply chain processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and components.
- Address and resolve customer complaints through effective problem-solving and corrective actions.
- Perform line walks to monitor production processes and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of the aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) standards like AS9100, AS13100 & Nadcap accreditation process.
- Monitor forging process consistency using SPC: control charts, Cpk analysis, corrective action for OOC signals




- Preparation of PFD, Fixed process documentations and forging drawings.
- Lead trial batch execution on forging presses: supervise setups, document DOE parameters and outcomes, compile lessons learnt
- Support FAIR activities for forgings: material traceability, dimensional first article reports, lab test witnessing, macroetch assessment
- Interface with heat treatment team for post-forge thermal cycle integration (solution treat, age, anneal)
- Participate in customer and third-party audits for forging operations; prepare process documentation

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong forging process knowledge, aerospace compliance and audit experience are more essential.
- Proficiency in new product development of forgings and quality assurance processes.
- Experience with APQP, PFMEA, FAIR, and PPAP documentation.
- Experience of Handling Customer Assessment and discussion.
- Strong knowledge of change and configuration management.
- Excellent communication skills for all stakeholders management.
- Ability to implement cost reduction and process improvement strategies.
- Experience with internal and customer audits.
- Ability to train and support production line operators.
- Familiarity with digital improvement tools and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills for addressing customer complaints and production issues.
- Experience in supply chain management and TPM audits.
- Hands-on experience with titanium (Ti 6-4) and nickel superalloy (IN718) forgings
- Customer forging process qualification and FAIR experience; SPC knowledge essential

Role: Manufacturing Engineer, Industry Type: Defence & Aerospace, Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Engineering Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Aviation/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Statistical Process ControlPPAPPFMEAApqp ProcessManufacturing Engineering First Article Inspection

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