Section Manager, Process Engineering

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG's deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive

We are seeking a highly motivated Section Manager, Process Engineering at Oragadam, Chennai to join our team on a full-time basis.

Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Oversee the implementation of new products from the R&D department, ensuring smooth transition from design to production per APQP. Develop and ensure adherence to schedules and technical milestones for engineering project activities. Drive the development and standardization of engineering test plans and technical evaluations that include performance, reliability, regulatory, end of line testing.
• Coordinate the transfer of new products from other plants, ensuring the necessary process adjustments, resources, and training are in place. Ensure product design integrity by verifying that design or process changes do not violate Product Technical Specifications or reduce the quality of products per the NPD tollgate process
• Work with the CFT team to plan and modify facilities for new and existing parts, incorporating changes through Capacity analysis and subsequent investment options. Manage Project teams to ensure program stays on schedule, on budget, and meets performance expectations. Global contact point for new projects implementation in India
• Ensure that facilities are optimally structured to handle production requirements for both new and existing products. Analyze and reduce variable costs in production by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or process efficiency.
• Update and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) for new and existing parts. Initiate and close all relevant ECOs, ECRs, PCOs, and PCNs, ensuring that necessary changes are effectively documented and executed in production.
• Focus on improving product yield through process improvements, quality control measures, and troubleshooting, Kaizen & People development

Critical skills & Attributes 

Essential Competencies:

• Manufacturing processes such as Welding, Heat treatment, Surface treatment, Assembly,
• New Product Implementation
• Poka yoke
• Drafting and detailing 2D and 3D models
• Evaluate design risks and improve product robustness.
• Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis
• Presentation
• Designing cost-efficient jigs, fixtures, and tooling
• Project Management

Technical Competencies:

• CAPA, DFMEA & PFMEA, SPC,MSA, 7QC Tools & Control plan
• PPAP & APQP
• ISO 9001:2015 & IATF
• VDA 6.3 & 6.5
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Good to have Competencies:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Power BI reporting
• Six Sigma Green Belt
•  TQM, DOE, FEA & WCM

Soft Skills:

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Driving the team for results
• Communication
• Problem Solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability & flexibility
• People Handling
• Persuading & influencing

• Academic/Professional Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering)
• Relevant Experience: 4-6 years in Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineering field
• Technical Skills/Knowledge: Proficiency level 3 in Manufacturing – Machining & Assembly, Special Processes such as Welding & heat treatment, 2D & 3D design drawings, Jig & Fixtures design,
• Additional knowledge preferred: Basic knowledge on PCBA design, CAN BUS, Graphical user interface (GUI), circuit debugging, IPC 610 & 620 standards, Gerber knowledge, Altium, RS232/RS485 communications, Advantech modules.

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