Deputy Manager - Process Engineer, Tada

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Process Planning & Optimization
• Develop and implement efficient fabrication processes (cutting, bending, welding, machining, painting, assembly, etc.).
• Standardize fabrication sequences, cycle times, and work instructions.
• Analyze bottlenecks and optimize process flow to enhance throughput.
• Introduce automation or tooling improvements where feasible.
• 2. Quality Assurance & Process Control
• Ensure dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and finishing as per customer drawings and QAP.
• Collaborate with QA team to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation such as WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR, and process control charts.
• 3. Productivity & Cost Improvement
• Drive initiatives for reduction in rework, rejection, and process scrap.
• Monitor welding consumables, gas usage, and fabrication consumable costs.
• Implement Lean, Kaizen, and 5S across fabrication bays.
• 4. Safety & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to TSDPL’s EHS standards, PPE usage, and safe welding and cutting practices.
• Conduct job safety analysis (JSA) and participate in HIRA reviews.
• Promote zero harm culture and environmental compliance in fabrication operations.
• 5. Coordination & Support
• Work closely with Design, Planning, Maintenance, and Quality teams for smooth execution of projects.
• Support new project fabrication trials and process validations.
• Train operators and welders on process improvements and technical standards.

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis):

Fabrication yield improvement (%)

Rework / rejection reduction (%)

Energy and consumable cost per ton fabricated

On-time project completion rate (%)

Number of process improvement / Kaizen projects implemented

Qualification & Experience:

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Metallurgy.

Experience: 3–8 years in fabrication process engineering or production in heavy fabrication / structural fabrication / equipment manufacturing industry (preferably steel / OEM / EPC).

Skills & Competencies:

In-depth understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, welding, forming, machining, painting).

Knowledge of fabrication standards – AWS / ASME / IS codes.

Familiarity with AutoCAD / SolidWorks / fabrication drawings.

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S.

Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP for production tracking.

Behavioral Competencies:

Process and quality orientation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

Result-oriented with focus on continuous improvement.

Safety and discipline adherence.

Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited (TSDPL) is wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel. With 10 large processing units, 14 distribution locations all across the country. Today TSDPL is India’s largest steel service organization.