Manager - CME (TCF)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Key Responsibilities Lead TCF process planning for new product introduction and plant expansion projects. Develop assembly concepts, line layouts, material flow and manpower planning. Define assembly process sequence, cycle time and station allocation. Develop technical specifications for assembly fixtures, torque tools, manipulators, conveyors and ergonomic devices. Coordinate RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation and technical discussions. Review tooling designs, line concepts and automation proposals. Drive installation, commissioning, runoff and production trials. Support PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP requirements. Ensure achievement of quality, safety, productivity and cost targets. Coordinate with Product Development, Quality, Production, Logistics and Maintenance teams. Preferred Industries Manufacturing Manufacturing and Pr Education Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile or Industrial Engineering. Additional certification in Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management preferred. General Experience 15+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering. Minimum 8 years in TCF, Assembly Engineering or Industrialization activities. Experience in new model projects and assembly line commissioning preferred. Exposure to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors or 3-wheelers is desirable. Critical Experience Required Technical Expertise Trim, Chassis and Final Assembly processes. Assembly line balancing and capacity planning. Torque control systems and traceability. Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) techniques. Material handling and line-side logistics. Ergonomics and workstation design. Industrial automation and assembly systems. PFMEA, APQP, Control Plans and PPAP. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. System Generated Core Skills Performance Monitoring Conveyor Systems Pneumatics Hydraulics Costing Work Estimation Process Knowledge - Assembly Industrial Engineering Project Management QC Tools Kaizen QC Story Root Cause Analysis Equipment Management Equipment Maintenance Product Knowledge -Vehicle System Product Knowledge - Aggregates Fixtures Statistical Analysis Tools Process Improvement Method Study & Work Measurement Line Balancing Ergonomics Resource Management Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001 - Quality Management System Generated Secondary Skills