Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description Summary Experience of handling a Fixture/Tool design and development as head of department, providing solutions for Part Assembly, Welding, Cutting, Sheet metal joining/forming, etc. CNC machines, Robotics & Automation knowledge and exposure to Lasers would be an added advantage, previous experience in a Fixture design and sheet metal manufacturing environment, ideally in a role that provided experience in programming and operating production equipment. Preferably should possess hands on expertise on Unigraphics /Auto Cad

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the Tool room operations and provide Fixtures/tools support to production team.
• Maintain on time delivery of fixtures/Tools to continue smooth operation.
• Prepare and maintain preventive Tool/Fixture maintenance and calibration plant to keep good health of tools/fixtures
• Maintain Fixtures/Tools consumable to avoid production delay.
• Maintain 100% traceability of each Tools/Fixtures to ensure smooth production
• People management to ensure shift wise production support
• Work with supplier to take support for Fixture/tool maintenance.
• Provide technical support to recover fixtures/tools deviations.
• Provide dispositions for fixture non-conformance.
• Maintain reports of the activities of the tooling department and Apprise Management on Regular basis.
• Identify the materials and equipment s requirement for the functioning of Tooling department and raise request for the same in consultation with Management.
• Develop low cost automation solutions to support productivity and quality improvements.
• Support Robotics and Automations programs for Tubes & Ducts by developing necessary tools and fixtures and participate in projects.
• Calculations and target settings of tools for all current and new processes, support for cost analysis of tools for new projects
• Lead tooling team & guide suppliers on technical topics for new tool development
• Technical supplier assessment for technology & development regarding tooling quality, delivery reliability, problem management in co-operation with procurement team
• Monitoring tooling audits progress at supplier end & timely closure of open topics.
• Process monitoring for timely sampling inspection and production start-up at suppliers together with purchase and Quality team, potential preface of optimizations during development and series.
• Evaluation and modification in tools as suggested by the development department for customer projects as well as of series production.
• Dimensioning and optimization of current serial processes and new processes (tooling and process concepts).
• Evaluation and support of the purchase team for tooling re-locations. Main lead for the Tool buy off of tools at supplier end for new development and Refurbishment.
• Preparation of concept proposals regarding part design and part production regarding available procedures in the market i.e. product workshops. Implement best practices.

Discuss and Clarify Qualifications/Requirements

• B Tech/BE / ME/ M-Tech - Mechanical/Production/Tool Engineering
• Certification in Tool design courses.
• 8-12 years Experience of which 4-7 years should have Fixture design, Stamping, Casting & Machining, Press Tool, Machining Fixtures
• Hands on Experience in Design and Manufacture of tools is a must using UG (Mandate), CATIA.
• Should be well versed with engineering drawings. (Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Should have worked for the Aviation / General Manufacturing (Power, Oil Gas or Heavy Industry)/ automotive industry.
• Preferred software knowledge with forming technology (Analysis software like Pam- stamp)
• Trouble shooting during Trials is (necessary/must) to support our daily production and Project timings

Discuss and Clarify Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Strong oral and written communication, persuasive and presentation skills, including executive level communication

About Us -

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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