Wabtec Corporation is hiring a Manager Process Engineering

Mission Key missions of the position: - Facility creation for new projects and process improvements in existing projects in SMO brake panel line and AGTU assembly line - Responsible for Production Capacity Enhancement to meet the customer demand - Establishment and prove out the process for New Products - Collaborate with Production team on day-to-day basis to assess & improve the existing processes - Lead design, development, and validation of assembly processes for production, ensuring manufacturability and quality - Establishment of process for new products and process documents like process data sheet (PDS), operation data sheet (ODS), Assembly instructions sheet (AIS), PFMEA etc., Responsibilities - Design, develop, and optimize jigs, fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids specific to components to ensure precision, repeatability, throughput, safety, and ergonomics - Develop continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste - Establishment of process for new products and make corresponding documents like Process flow diagram, Assembly instructions sheet (AIS), PFD, Control plan, PFMEA, Packing Instruction etc. - Knowledge in preparation of Make/Buy with sourcing team for new projects. - Requirement review and feasibility confirmation during tender phases. - Manpower and Layout planning. - Implementation of TOT (Transfer of Technology) projects from our SISCO and gets approval from customers. - Planning for developing new product using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis to ensure product design and performance as per customer requirements - To respond to the QRQC issues in SFU. - Data analysis using Minitab, Power BI or similar tools - Good understanding of the functioning of machines and test systems including both hardware and software knowledge for realizing the product. - Good understanding and knowledge to design necessary tools, jigs and fixtures to reduce process timings, improve process flow, ease production and to eliminate wasteful activities. - Layout optimization to improve efficiency and manufacturing lead time - Responsible for process design for new products/processes and understanding of Design for Manufacturing(DFM) - Responsible for process documentation- Report writing, data presentation, procedures, work instructions, etc. - Responsible for providing all necessary process timings and routing information for all products in SAP/ M3/ ERP system . - Initiating cost reduction programs to improve yield, productivity, eliminate NVA, improve lead-time etc. Actively involving in cost reduction activities along with design, quality and production teams. - Identifying the opportunities for improvements and turning them into cost savings - Good knowledge and working experience in lean manufacturing practices, Kaizen, Six sigma, JIT initiatives, conducting value stream mapping activities and capacity modeling. - Providing necessary training to staff and technicians on process control tools and techniques - Conduct analysis of tests results and product performance using statistical methods and tools at regular intervals and suggest changes / modification as necessary - Budgetary Control for Capital Investment for project and existing products. - Preparing Return on Investment (ROI) for each capital investment to make justification to Top Management. - Preparation of Make/Buy with sourcing team for new projects and existing products. - Analyse process downtime, identify trends and develop solutions. - Drive & Implement Low-cost automation & Poka-yoke. - Capacity planning and capability analysis and inputs to Strap and SIOP - Layout planning and preparation. - Capex management procurement installation and commissioning of new assets. - Knowledge on MOST, Time study and method study. - Automation and exposure with industry 4.0 - Process validation wherever required. Checking critical process parameters regularly and taking corrective actions wherever required. - Expert in creation and finalization of MBOM / PBOM based on the process requirement and study from EBOM. - Implementing process control tools such as SPC, control charts etc. Regular monitoring of process capability parameters such as Cp & Cpk values for critical processes - Assembly line setup - Conveyors, Tools, Machines, Material handling facilities, - Training, Stage allocation, Layout Preparation and Approval, Tooling - Identify and implement the productivity improvements through automation, digitization, layout improvements and outsourcing - first article inspections, measurement systems analysis (MSA), capability studies (Cp, Cpk), process capability - Conduct time studies, line balancing, throughput optimization, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and minimize scrap. - Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) to identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and productivity gains in the assembly line. - Troubleshoot production issues, both tooling/jig issues and assembly process problems to maintain stable, high-quality output People Management: YES ¨ NO þ If People Management, how many employees are managed? Numbers of people : Nil Budget Management: YES þ NO ¨ Required Candidate Profile Education/Training What education and education level are necessary for the position? B.E – Mechanical / Production technology. Professional Experience How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position? Overall, 15 + years of experience in Process Engineering Key Competences (Transversal/Professional) Competence Level Study & Analysis High Oral/ written communication High Teamwork / Collaboration High Leadership High Languages English, Tamil, Hindi