HEAD OF MANUFACTURING – TOOL ROOM
Permanent
Chennai
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary:
This person will be responsible for overseeing all production engineering activities to meet the production and operational requirements for Mobile phones, Electronics components, Aerospace, and high-precision small components which involve machining and supply of highly accurate, ultra-high precision components.
As a leader, will serve as a key resource who manages the production and operations team, overseeing – procurement, production/ manufacturing, quality, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning. Improve cost competitiveness and act as a liaison between cross-functional teams such as design, production, supply chain, inspection, inventory, and assembly.
The responsibilities include:
- Develop a clear understanding of the production process
- Implement process improvement techniques
- Implement quality control procedures
- Manage inventory levels effectively
- Build strong relationships with suppliers
- Supporting issues that might arise during production and machining processes, developing new processes to reduce cost and increase capacity, production, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Additionally, he/she would manage customer-specific requirements and offer technical support in the machining of special materials and parts.
- Should work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting project completion
Key requirements:
- Experience in production engineering and manufacturing – High precision and high accuracy parts
- Experience in developing new production and manufacturing processes
- Experience in quality assurance systems
- Skills in assembling special purpose machines is an added advantage
- Capable of suggesting machines for the production process, alternative materials, and inspection methods to achieve accuracy and cost reduction
- Technical and engineering acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on – cutting tools and selection of cutting parameters
- Hands-on – special heat treatment processes
- Special surface treatment and coating processes such as anodizing, electroplating, and vacuum plating.
- Hands-on – surface finish fits and tolerances
- Sound knowledge of CNC machine setup, operation, and programming
- Exposure to the latest fabrication and welding, metal joining processes
- Experience with jigs and fixtures for manufacturing to meet the accuracy of the parts
- Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings, particularly precision components
- Vast experience with cross-functional management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering |
Experience | 15 to 20 years of relevant tool room experience preferably from industries such as manufacturing high precision small components - Mobile phones, Watch Industry, Electronics precision components, Wearable, Smart Devices and Aerospace. |
Educational Qualification | Master’s/ Bachelor’s/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent |
Work Location | Chennai |