Deputy Manager Assistant Manager Manufacturing Solutions

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day We employ over 60000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to Deliver the best people flow experience. As a global leader we provide elevators escalators automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow we make peoples journeys safe convenient and reliable in taller smarter buildings.

Job Title Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

Job Location Chennai India

Reports to Senior Manager - Manufacturing Solutions

Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering Production & Quality to develop and improve processes that meet both customer and company requirements.

A Process Owner Sheet Metal & CAD/CAM manages the end-to-end fabrication workflow standardizes manufacturing methods and optimizes CNC programming for cutting punching and bending operations.

Job Overview

• Role: Process Owner (Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry & CAD/CAM)
• Industry: Sheet Metal Fabrication / Manufacturing / Automotive
• Core Focus: Process standardization continuous improvement and advanced CAD/CAM programming oversight at sheet metal fabrication industry
  

Are you the One

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Production / Automobile Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in sheet metal manufacturing with leadership or process ownership background.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of bend allowances spring-back compensation tooling selection and sheet metal properties.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM and nesting systems (e.g. LANTEK SALVAGNINI OPS etc.)
• Methodologies: Strong grounding in Lean Manufacturing 5S and continuous improvement (Kaizen/Six Sigma).

What will you be doing

• Process Ownership: Design implement and govern end-to-end sheet metal processes from raw material handling to final bent/assembled parts.
• CAD/CAM Programming: Oversee create and refine CNC programs for laser cutting turret punching and press-brake bending.
• Nesting & Optimization: Optimize material nesting layouts to maximize utilization and reduce scrap.
• Quality & Troubleshooting: Resolve shop-floor bottlenecks dimensional deviations and tooling issues.
• Standardization: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) setup sheets and work instructions for production teams.

What do we offer

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• You are surrounded by funcolleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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