Engineer - Transmission & Engine Assembly (Production Operations)

Job description

**About the Role** We are looking for a hands-on and process-driven Engineer for Transmission and Engine Assembly Production Operations at our Oragadam plant. The role is responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring first-time-right quality, managing shop floor operations, and driving continuous improvement in transmission assembly, engine assembly, and sub-assembly processes. **Key Responsibilities** Production & Quality - Achieve daily and monthly production targets on transmission and engine assembly lines - Ensure component/engine roll-out with targeted FTT (First Time Through) - Adhere to and sustain high standard process and product quality - Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures - Upkeep Quality Management Systems IATF, OHSAS, EMS - Ensure 5S standards and discipline on shop floor at all times Shop Floor & Manpower Management - Manage and plan manpower for transmission and engine assembly operations - Train and guide blue collar associates and operators - Optimize utilization of men, tightening tools, and equipment - Maintain production tools and equipment as per maintenance schedule Transmission Assembly Specific - Hands-on execution of transmission and gearbox assembly processes - Handle tightening tools and torque management for transmission components - Monitor and ensure quality of sub-assembly gearbox, shafts, bearings - Apply knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for transmission assembly Engine Assembly Specific - Hands-on execution of engine assembly and sub-assembly processes - Knowledge of engine components — machining, torquing, sealing, testing - Troubleshooting experience in engine assembly process - Support engine testing and validation activities Productivity & Continuous Improvement - Implement new techniques to improve productivity on transmission and engine assembly lines - Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in assembly and sub-assembly - Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives - Apply Lean manufacturing — TPS, Six Sigma concepts on shop floor - Apply VSM and digitalization techniques for process improvement Scheduling & Systems - Apply knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for assembly operations - Work with Manufacturing Execution Systems — SAP or MES - Monitor plan vs actual and take corrective actions - Prepare daily production reports and escalate issues to management **Knowledge & Skills Required** - Hands-on experience in transmission / gearbox assembly OR engine assembly - Knowledge of powertrain components — torquing, sealing, testing, sub-assembly - Knowledge of tightening tools, torque management, and equipment maintenance - Troubleshooting experience in transmission or engine assembly process - Familiarity with IATF, OHSAS, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing - Knowledge of TPS, Six Sigma, and VSM concepts - Exposure to SAP or MES systems on shop floor - Knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for assembly operations **Other Abilities** - Good communication skills - Flexible and open to new ideas and technologies - Ability to work under pressure and meet daily production targets - Team player with ability to lead and motivate blue collar workforce