Shift Engineer - Automotive Business

Shift Engineer - Automotive Business

Requisition ID: 24773

Job Category: Manufacturing

Career level: Specialist

Contract type: Permanent

Location:

Bengaluru, IN

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the worlds largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? We are now looking for a

Shift Engineer - Automotive Business

We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Shift Engineer (Manufacturing). This role will be based in Bangalore and will report to the Dy. General Manager.

Lead and guide production line workmen to achieve manufacturing goals/objectives with optimum utilization of the resources and Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, Manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)

Upkeep and ensure shift safety procedures and enhance EHS culture.

Lean, Supervise and coach production shop floor team to achieve shift / day target.

Identify and improve efficiency loss/ process Scrap reduction in production line.

Effective utilization / work allocation of shift resource to achieve shift / day plan.

Review worker performance / skill and identify training needs.

Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.

Adhere to shift routines and improve process control.

Foster a culture of Continues improvement, in cost saving, OEE improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Good knowledge Mass production system / Grinding /Assembly process.

Lead Kaizens, 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives like VSM / Waste identification / Time study / SMED opportunities in production line.

Good knowledge in developing process documents like PFMEA / Control Plan / Work Instruction / OPLs.

Aware and hand on experience in QMS requirements (Internal auditor / Auditee)

Hands on experience in Quality tools like 7 QC tools , 8D.

Collaborate cross functionally and execute improvement projects

Knowledge (Internal auditor / Auditee) on IATF 16949, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Metrics

Zero Accident / Improving trend in OEE

Shop supply Cost reduction / SLR reduction

SPS adherences / People engagement / Continual improvement

Production System deployment and continual improvement.

Drive automation project to convert manual activities.

Requirements (or We expect you to have/be)

BE / Diploma in Mechanical.

Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production line

We offer

Open to many opportunities and exposure to the markets.

Get to interact with a range of people and global exposure.

Get to work in a fair and challenging environment.

Get in-dept knowledge of the process and systems of purchasing.

Technically as well as software learning.

We expect you to have:

Technical Knowledge on Hard Machining (Grinding and Honing) process is preferred.

Manpower management skill.