Senior Production Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead shift-level execution of Quality, Cost, Delivery targets for an automotive assembly area. Manage and optimize assembly line performance, supervise operators and technicians, enforce safety and 5S, drive quality control and root-cause corrective actions, apply preventive maintenance, and ensure material availability to meet production plans.
Summary Generated by Built In

 The Assembly Shift Supervisor is responsible for executing and delivering QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets for the assigned assembly area in alignment with automotive standards, customer requirements, and company policies.

The role requires strong shopfloor leadership, technical capability, and operational ownership to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production, while acting as a key interface between Production, Engineering, and Maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Production Management & QCD Delivery
  • Own and execute QCD targets for the designated assembly area through disciplined shift management.
  • Run and control the automotive assembly lines (crimping, insertion, connector assembly, sub-assembly, final assembly).
  • Ensure production plan adherence and on-time completion of shift targets.
  • Drive improvement in: Productivity / throughput
  • Machine efficiency (OEE)
  • Labor efficiency
  • Scrap and rework reduction
  • Take immediate corrective actions for any deviation from targets.
  • •Supervise, guide, and lead operators and technicians across shifts.
  • •Ensure team consistently meets standard output, efficiency, and quality targets.
  • •Conduct shift briefings, assign manpower, and manage line balancing.
  • Quality Ownership & Process Control
  • Take full ownership of product quality during the shift.
  • •Ensure effective implementation of:
  • Process control plans and work instructions
  • First-off approval / start-up checks
  • Monitor and reduce Internal defects
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
  • Ensure 100% adherence to safety protocols: PPE (uniform / white jacket, safety shoes, safety lenses, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance with 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards.
  • Immediately address unsafe behaviors and conditions.
  • Apply predictive and preventive maintenance principles.
  • Material & Consumable Management
  • Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials on production lines.
  • Manage consumables inventory at optimal/minimum levels.
  • Prevent excess consumption and wastage.
  • Coordinate with stores/logistics for timely material replenishment

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Skills Required

  • Experience executing QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets
  • Experience running and controlling automotive assembly lines (crimping, insertion, connector assembly, sub-assembly, final assembly)
  • Shift management and supervising operators and technicians
  • Drive productivity, OEE, labor efficiency, and reduction of scrap/rework
  • Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for quality issues
  • Knowledge and enforcement of process control plans, work instructions, and first-off/start-up checks
  • Apply predictive and preventive maintenance principles
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols, PPE, 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization
  • Material and consumable inventory management and coordination with stores/logistics

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.

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