Process Engineer BIW

Bangalore, IN, 562122

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Develop manufacturing processes and operation sequences for truck cab BIW.

Define welding, joining, assembly and inspection processes.

Prepare and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan and Standard Work.

Establish optimum process parameters and ensure process capability.

Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and sources of variation.

Develop and optimize spot welding, MIG welding, stud welding, riveting and other joining processes.

Define welding parameters and ensure consistent weld quality.

Resolve welding defects such as missing welds, spatter, burn-through, distortion and weak welds.

Improve welding productivity, quality and process reliability.

Develop concepts and specifications for BIW fixtures, jigs, gauges and tooling.

Review fixture designs for datum strategy, locating, clamping, accessibility, ergonomics and fool-proofing.

Participate in tooling design reviews, trials, buy-off and commissioning.

Ensure tooling capability meets dimensional and production requirements.

Lead BIW manufacturing activities for new truck/cab programs.

Review product designs with manufacturability perspectives.

Coordinate prototype, pilot and pre-production builds.

Lead tooling and equipment readiness activities.

Ensure BIW manufacturing readiness against project milestones.

Support successful SOP and production ramp-up.

Identify opportunities for automation and semi-automation.

Support implementation of: Robotic welding Automated material handling Vision systems Sensors and process monitoring Error-proofing / Poka-Yoke Traceability systems

Robotic welding

Automated material handling

Vision systems

Sensors and process monitoring

Error-proofing / Poka-Yoke

Traceability systems

Drive digitalization and data-based process improvement.

Cycle time study

Line balancing

Process efficiency

Energy consumption

Process reliability

Apply Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, VSM, TPM and structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and improve process performance.

Provide technical support to BIW production for daily manufacturing issues.

Resolve chronic process and dimensional problems.

Conduct shop-floor process audits.

Ensure adherence to standard processes and parameters.

Drive reduction in welding defects, dimensional defects, rework and scrap.

Support internal/customer quality audits.

Implement effective Poka-Yoke and process controls.

Coordinate with fixture, tooling, automation and equipment suppliers.

Review supplier technical proposals and designs.

Participate in FAT, SAT, trials and commissioning.

Monitor supplier activities against project milestones.

Ensure timely delivery of tooling and process equipment.

BIW manufacturing and assembly processes

Truck cab / sheet-metal manufacturing

Spot and MIG welding

BIW fixtures, jigs, gauges and tooling

GD&T and dimensional control

BIW geometry and variation management

PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow

Root Cause Analysis

Line balancing and capacity planning

Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen

Robotic welding and automation

Industry 4.0 / smart manufacturing

CAD interpretation – CATIA / NX / AutoCAD

Statistical Process Control

Experience with automated BIW lines

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile or Industrial Engineering

Typically 8–10 years of relevant BIW / Process Engineering experience, preferably in Commercial Vehicle manufacturing

Experience in truck cab BIW, new model industrialization, robotic welding and fixture development.

Location : Hoskote

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We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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