# Process Engineer - Powertrain Assembly

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

The Process Engineer - Powertrain Assembly will support the design, development, launch, and continuous improvement of engine and transmission assembly processes at Ford's Chennai facility.

## Responsibilities

### Process Design & Development

- Develop and optimise engine and transmission assembly processes for new and existing programs.

- Design manufacturing process flows, workstation layouts, and assembly line configurations.

- Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.

- Support product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements.

### Equipment & Tooling

- Define requirements for assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling, and automation systems.

- Coordinate equipment design reviews, installation activities, and commissioning with suppliers.

- Validate equipment performance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ergonomic standards.

### Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Investigate manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.

- Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability and product quality.

- Support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and error-proofing initiatives.

- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimise cycle time.

### Capacity Planning & Cost Management

- Support capital investment planning and cost estimation activities.

- Conduct line balancing, capacity analysis, and takt time studies.

- Evaluate material handling and feeding systems to improve operational efficiency.

### Safety & Compliance

- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.

- Perform risk assessments and implement workplace safety improvements.

### Supplier & Procurement Support

- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.

- Review technical and commercial proposals and support supplier selection activities.

- Support purchase order processing in accordance with procurement procedures.

### Documentation Management

- Manage receipt and validation of supplier documentation, including maintenance manuals, spare parts lists, reliability reports, installation drawings, and preventive maintenance plans.

- Track document completion and resolve outstanding issues with equipment suppliers before project closure.

## Qualifications

### Education

- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

### Experience

- 3 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience within automotive production environments.

- Experience in engine and/or transmission assembly operations is preferred.

### Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of engine and transmission assembly processes.

- Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems.

- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, or equivalent CAD software.

- Understanding of:

- PFMEA

- Control Plans

- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

- Lean Manufacturing

- Six Sigma methodologies

- Capacity planning and line balancing

### Professional Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Effective communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams.

- Experience supporting new product launches and manufacturing projects.

## Skills

### Required
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- GD&T
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- capacity planning
- line balancing

### Nice to have
- engine and transmission assembly operations

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