Sr. Manager Process & Automation

Join Our Team as an Senior Manager - Process & Automation at Johnson Electric!

As our next Automation Senior Manager - Process & Automation youll be at the forefront of our high-speed auto-component manufacturing operations in Chennai. Your expertise in driving process strategy automation deployment and continuous improvement across multiple assembly lines ensuring world-class productivity quality and cost performance will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.

• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead development validation and roll-out of manufacturing processes as per internal and customer standards.

• Drive automation initiativesconcept design vendor management buy-off commissioning and enhancement of high-speed assembly lines.

• Ensure process readiness before SOP manage PFMEA Control Plans and process documentation.

• Lead feasibility studies line layout design cycle time optimisation and cost-down initiatives.

• Drive plant productivity through Lean Kaizen Muda elimination and digital manufacturing tools.

• Lead and develop a team of Process/Automation Engineers and work closely with Maintenance Quality Production and global engineering teams.

• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for process automation and maintenance initiatives.

• Ensure compliance to IATF16949 FMEA SPC MSA and maintain BOM routing and standard times in ERP/SAP.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering.

• 1520 years of experience in high-speed small-component assembly (automatic semi-automatic manual).

• Strong expertise in automation assembly machines PLC/HMI robotics/mechatronics.

• Good CAD knowledge; strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Exposure to IATF16949 Six Sigma PFMEA SPC MSA.

Bonus Points If You Have:

Background in developing or maintaining build standards and design methodologies.

How to Apply:

Apply online at We cant wait to meet you!

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally surrounded by some of the most dedicated innovative and entrepreneurial colleagues anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefitsand far more than that a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our people can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

In accordance with applicable laws Johnson Electric is an equalopportunity employer committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and free of barriers. Applicants should notify Human Resources if they require accommodation.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the selection process.