Process & Methods Engineer

Position: Process & Methods Engineer (FTC)

Job Summary

The Process & Methods Engineer will be responsible for developing, standardizing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The role will support process planning, new product introduction, tooling development, process validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to ensure robust and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routing sheets, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
• Support new product development (NPD), process validation, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Conduct DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk analysis activities to ensure process robustness.
• Design and develop fixtures, jigs, tooling, gauges, and manufacturing aids.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support manufacturing automation and productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process sheets, control plans, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support equipment installation, process qualification, and production ramp-up activities.

Educational Qualification

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Methods Engineering.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, automotive, or heavy engineering manufacturing environments is preferred.

Required Skills

• Process Planning & Manufacturing Engineering
• DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM & DFA
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen & Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D)
• GD&T interpretation and engineering drawings
• CAD Software (SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Tooling, Fixture & Manufacturing Equipment Development
• Process Validation & Documentation
• Project Management and Cross-functional Coordination

Location

Talegaon, Pune

• Manufacturing productivity and cycle-time improvement.
• Reduction in manufacturing defects, rework and scrap.
• Process standardization and documentation compliance.
• Manufacturing cost reduction and resource optimization.
• Timely completion of process engineering and NPD projects.
• Effectiveness of DFMEA/PFMEA risk mitigation and process control measures.
• Successful implementation of automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team development and achievement of departmental objectives.