Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer
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LocationChennai, IN
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live12h ago
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A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Engineering, Science or another relevant technical discipline
Automotive industry experience is mandatory
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive manufacturing quality requirements
Hands-on experience in manufacturing process validation and process development for mass production
Proven experience improving production yield, reducing scrap/process variation and delivering manufacturing cost improvements
Familiarity with core manufacturing quality tools and documentation, such as Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, work instructions, SPC and structured problem-solving/8D
Skills
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
SPC
About the role
The Process Engineer is responsible for developing or modifying manufacturing processes to increase product performance, improve manufacturing efficiency and boost profits. This position works closely with design engineers, equipment vendors, program managers, marketing, and quality engineers to support the development of new electromechanical products. They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability. This includes the development of new equipment and process flows as well as developing cost estimates for labor and capital. They will also provide ongoing sustaining support to production lines at our global make sites.
This role is more focused on process validation, ongoing process development, yield improvement and cost improvement.
General Responsibilities
• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Additional Hiring Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Engineering, Science or another relevant technical discipline.
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Automotive industry experience is mandatory. Candidates with experience only in non-automotive industries will not be considered for this opening.
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Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive manufacturing quality requirements.
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Hands-on experience in manufacturing process validation and process development for mass production.
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Proven experience improving production yield, reducing scrap/process variation and delivering manufacturing cost improvements.
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Familiarity with core manufacturing quality tools and documentation, such as Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, work instructions, SPC and structured problem-solving/8D.
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