Tata Elxsi brings together the best technology and user-centric design expertise to help customers deliver innovative solutions and great consumer experiences. Our integrated Design and Technology teams help enterprises reimagine their products and services – from strategy, consumer research and insights, to service and experience design, technology implementation, integration, launch, and beyond.
We are looking for experienced Process, Industrial, and Facility Engineers to support automotive manufacturing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production layouts, and facility infrastructure for automotive production.
- Support process planning activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, SPC analysis, process validation, APQP, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness.
- Perform time studies, MOST analysis, line balancing, capacity planning, manpower optimization, and productivity improvement activities.
- Lead and support process launch activities, including production trials, Run-at-Rate, equipment buy-off, process validation, and production readiness reviews.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives through VSM, Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination, ergonomics assessments, and workstation optimization.
- Conduct SPC analysis, process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), root cause analysis, and problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa methodologies.
- Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, facility modifications, utility planning, and production launch activities.
- Monitor and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performance across operations.
Required Skills
- Experience in Automotive Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Facility Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), and Production Validation.
- Expertise in MOST, Time Studies, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Layout Development, and Manpower Optimization.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience in Process Launch, New Product Introduction (NPI), Run-at-Rate, Equipment Commissioning, and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
- Strong problem-solving skills using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and facility projects within OEM or Tier-1 automotive environments.
- Strong project coordination, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Preferred Skills
- MOST Certification
- Minitab or other SPC/statistical analysis tools
- Industry 4.0, Digital Manufacturing, MES, Automation, PLC/SCADA exposure
- Experience in EV Battery, EDU, Chassis, BIW, and Trim & Final Assembly manufacturing
