Randstad
Location
Nagpur | India
Job description
Major Responsibilities:
Establish and monitor manufacturing processes at both internal (KMC) and vendors to ensure the product meets the drawing requirements, specifications and quality.
Troubleshoot internal & external manufacturing processes and or issues, perform root cause and develop corrective actions with the quality department.
Actively participate and or lead the technical review process to confirm the understanding of the engineering drawings, manufacturing procedures, manufacturing sequence, reference points and critical features with vendors.
Be the primary liaison between regional manufacturing and local India (regional) / global engineering teams.
Interact with Global Manufacturing Engineering to implement and align best practices in use at global regional partners e.g. China, Australia, USA and South Africa
Develop and manage Work Instructions and specific Manufacturing Drawings needed to facilitate the manufacturing of engineered drawings / specifications.
Manage regional manufacturing and supply chain Capital Plan requirements, planning and execution.
Predominant Tasks:
Create and develop manufacturing routings detailing the process steps showing set up and standard hours.
Develop rework / repair routings and procedures to reclaim rejected or non-conforming parts.
Design, develop and control jigs and fixtures, accurately document their location and purpose, if provided to vendors, ensure the necessary agreements (Bailment Agreements) are established with supply chain.
Review changes to engineering drawings and specifications and revise / modify the manufacturing routings, procedures, work instructions and manufacturing drawings accordingly.
Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all manufacturing processes, both internal manufacturing and external manufacturing at vendor sites.
Lead the in-house manufacture vs purchase (Make vs Buy) assessment based on installed manufacturing capabilities and expertise.
Participate in project meetings to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood.
Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement process improvements & cost reductions; where appropriate, solicit global participation.
Participate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) activities to ensure the engineering design is suitable to manufacture.
Support purchasing, manufacturing and quality departments with general queries and be the liaison with respect to deviation evaluations.
Participate in vendor selection and audit activities to ensure the proposed vendor has the necessary capabilities to manufacture our product safely and efficiently.
Support the Performance Leader in carrying out any special projects entrusted by the management from time to time.
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
Experience in heavy fabrication and welding processes including the design of the manufacturing process, jig and fixture design along with standard hours to support product costing.
Experience in large machining processes, in particular horizontal machining, with extensive experience in machine tool programs, tool design, machine set up and standard hours to support costing activities.
Experience in assembly operations for complete off highway machines and their components.
Previous experience with electrical assemblies (control panels) including motors an advantage
Previous experience with Flame Proof product manufacture would be advantageous.
Attributes
Previous experience in shop floor layouts, optimized process flow to eliminate multiple handling
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts (OPEX)
Working knowledge with AutoCAD or similar CAD packages
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Problem solving ability.
Familiarity with Excel, Word and Power-point.
Previous experience with SAP (MM & PP Modules) or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
The incumbent is expected to travel.
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