1. RFQ & New Product Development Execution

- Study product drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to define manufacturing process sequences for new products and engineering changes.
- Prepare manufacturing feasibility assessments, process costing, investment estimates, and RFQ inputs for new business opportunities.
- Lead DFM/DFA reviews with Product Engineering and R&D; teams to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Define manufacturing processes, assembly concepts, testing requirements, traceability requirements, and process controls for new products.
- Prepare and approve Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing standards with cross-functional teams.
- Develop and monitor detailed NPD schedules for tooling, equipment, validation activities, and launch readiness.
- Support customer reviews, technical discussions, and program milestone reviews related to manufacturing readiness.
- Ensure achievement of project milestones from concept through SOP and post-launch stabilization.

2. Manufacturing Process Development & Industrialization

- Define equipment requirements, process concepts, tooling specifications, testing systems, and automation requirements for NPD projects.
- Sign off machine, material handling equipment, fixtures, and test equipment specifications with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.
- Review machine quotations, technical proposals, layouts, and concepts and provide technical recommendations for sourcing decisions.
- Validate plant layout, utilities, civil, environmental, and safety requirements for NPD projects.
- Lead Design Approval Process (DAP), FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and buy-off activities for manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinate process trials, pilot builds, product validation builds, and production validation activities.
- Conduct process capability studies and establish Cp, Cpk, cycle-time, yield, and productivity baselines.
- Validate manufacturing readiness and release processes to Production after successful qualification.

3. Capacity Planning, CAPEX & Automation

- Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering teams to assess capacity requirements for new programs and volume ramp-up plans.
- Develop annual CAPEX plans aligned with business growth, sales forecasts, and NPD requirements.
- Raise CAPEX requests, monitor approvals, and ensure adherence to approved project budgets.
- Support line balancing, cycle-time optimization, ECRS studies, productivity improvements, and manufacturing footprint enhancement initiatives.




- Identify automation, digitization, and process improvement opportunities in coordination with COEs and Operations teams.
- Participate in business case preparation and ROI evaluation for major manufacturing investments.

4. Process Standardization & Change Management

- Govern implementation of ECNs, PCRNs, DFM modifications, software updates, and process parameter changes.
- Ensure process validation, document updates, operator training, and implementation control for engineering changes.
- Review and approve Kaizen proposals, plant improvement initiatives, and process enhancement projects affecting model lines.
- Define, maintain, and continuously improve model line specifications for assigned product categories.
- Drive standardization and replication of best practices across manufacturing locations.

5. Quality, Compliance & Launch Readiness

- Lead process validation reviews and ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and customer-specific requirements.
- Lead internal readiness reviews, customer audits, PPAP submissions, and launch readiness assessments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.
- Drive corrective actions arising from audit findings, customer complaints, warranty claims, field issues, and internal quality concerns.
- Monitor launch performance through SOP 90 days and drive stabilization actions to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

6. Cross-Functional & Supplier Coordination

- Collaborate with Product Engineering, R&D;, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Program Management teams throughout the NPD lifecycle.
- Coordinate supplier development, equipment qualification, and technical reviews for manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Organize training programs for Production and Maintenance teams on new equipment, processes, and technologies before SOP.
- Support transfer of manufacturing ownership to Operations through structured handover and documentation processes.

1. ACTIVITIES performed by the role (Day-to-day activities define day start with and end with activities )

- Manage Battery Development APQP
- Participate in Gate review meetings




- Ensure closure of the Gate Closure Activities

2. MAJOR CHALLENGES

(Challenges faced on an ongoing basis in carrying out the job)

- Managing multiple NPD programs with overlapping milestones and launch schedules.
- Meeting aggressive timelines while maintaining quality, process capability, and cost objectives.
- Balancing standardization requirements with customer-specific and product-specific manufacturing needs.
- Ensuring equipment readiness, validation completion, and SOP stability within approved CAPEX budgets.
- Managing evolving manufacturing technologies and automation requirements.
- Coordinating multiple internal stakeholders and external equipment suppliers throughout project execution.

3. DECISIONS

- Manufacturing process selection and process flow definitions for NPD programs.
- Equipment specification recommendations and manufacturing technology selection.
- Approval of process validation readiness and release to production.
- Manufacturing feasibility and costing inputs during RFQ activities.
- Recommendations for CAPEX utilization and process improvement projects.
- 4. DIMENSIONS

(Key numerical data which will reflect the scope and scale of activities concerning this job)

5. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

(Minimum acceptable proficiency for this job which best indicates the education and/or experience requirements of this job and not the incumbent)

9. Educational Qualifications

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production Engineering, or equivalent

- Work Experience
- 10-12 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPD Industrialization, Process Engineering, or Operations Engineering.
- Experience in new product development, manufacturing process development, equipment development, and production launches.
- Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, Process Validation, and IATF/ISO quality systems.
- Experience in machine development, automation projects, process validation, and CAPEX execution.
- Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, manufacturing cost optimization, and project management.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer, Industry Type: Electronics Manufacturing, Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Engineering Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Any Specialization read more

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