Associate Manager - Production

Department Production / Assembly Department

Industry Metro & Railway

Position Assembly Engineer / Associate Manager – Production

Experience 3–7 years preferred

Qualification B.E./B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Polymer / Composite Engineering

Job Purpose

Responsible for the complete assembly and gluing/bonding process of composite components used in metro and railway coaches, ensuring production targets, dimensional accuracy, quality, safety and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and execute daily composite assembly activities as per the production schedule.

· Assemble FRP/GRP/CFRP and sandwich composite components.

· Perform adhesive bonding/gluing using epoxy, PU and structural adhesives.

· Ensure proper surface preparation, adhesive mixing, application and curing.

· Handle jigs, fixtures, clamps and assembly tools.

· Ensure correct alignment, gap, flushness and dimensions as per drawings.

· Read and understand assembly drawings, BOM and work instructions.

· Monitor the assembly process and resolve shop-floor technical problems.

· Coordinate with Production, Quality, Design and Stores departments.

· Conduct first-piece inspection and ensure process compliance.

· Reduce rejection, rework and adhesive wastage.

· Prepare and maintain production and process records.

· Implement 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

· Ensure compliance with EHS and railway/metro safety requirements.

Technical Skills

· Composite assembly and adhesive bonding

· Epoxy / PU / structural adhesive application

· Jig and fixture handling

· Engineering drawings and GD&T

· Production planning and manpower coordination

· Root Cause Analysis and problem solving

· Quality awareness and process documentation

· 5S / Lean / Kaizen

Preferred Experience

Experience in railway/metro, automotive, aerospace or composite manufacturing is preferred. Exposure to FRP/GRP/CFRP, sandwich structures and industrial adhesive bonding will be an advantage.