Assembly & Tooling Manager

Experience : 15 to 20 Years in Manufacturing Industry

I. Tooling Design & Setup :

• Assist in the Design & Development of fixtures, tackles, gauges, and special tools for Assembly, Testing, Painting, Packing, and Fabrication shops.
• Establish new fastening tools and assembly fixtures.
• Ensure proper system is in place for updated wear part, fixture, special gauges drawings and system documents.
• Process Strategy & NPI Support :
• Assist in establishing the Facility / Process for new Release Application codes or modified component designs.
• Establish best process and practices through market research for new tool implementation.
• Drive Continual improvement through Productivity and Quality improvement activities via Process Change Management .
• Vendor & Resource Management :
• Lead New vendor development for fixture spares, assembly tools, lifting tackles, and special gauges.
• Manage Resource management and coordination with Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) .
• Prepare annual budget of ATPP tools, fixtures, and spares.

II. System Integration & Digital Data Management

III. Essential Skills & Competencies

Category

Required Knowledge & Skill

A. Technical & Design

Knowledge of GD&T and Work holding devices (jigs / fixtures). Knowledge of component and assembly drawing . Knowledge of machining process and costing , and sheet metal working and tooling . AutoCad, 3D software .

B. Product Domain

Knowledge of Assembly, Testing, Painting and Packing process , preferably in Engine, Genset and Fabrication shop . Knowledge of tightening techniques and fastening tools . Knowledge of Engine and Genset terminology and their measurement methods.

C. Quality & Systems

Knowledge of systems ISO / TS, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, EHS, Kaizen / 5S and lean manufacturing practices . Preferred knowledge of latest IOT enabled Tightening tools and technique .

D. Digital & Analysis

Hands-on experience of Manufacturing Module in Oracle (ERP). Proactive, innovative, analytical , with strong business acumen .

E. Leadership & Interpersonal

Problem Solving , Negotiation , People Management , Two way communication , Team work , Empathy , and Creativity .