Responsibilities & Key DeliverablesAs an integral part of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Automotive Division, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising the reliability and efficiency of battery pack production equipment within the Engine Transaxle PU department. Your responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of maintenance functions aimed at ensuring the highest standards of equipment uptime coupled with cost-effective maintenance strategies. You will be charged with designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing technologies specific to electric propulsion processes, including assembly, laser welding, and testing stages. Your expertise will extend to the development and adaptation of tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support these operations effectively. - Lead thorough maintenance planning incorporating methodologies such as Manufacturing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MFMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance equipment reliability and safety.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—operations, maintenance, and quality assurance—to identify, prioritise, and implement continuous improvement initiatives geared towards maximising plant productivity and operational efficiency.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for critical production machinery including but not limited to robots, laser welding machines, DC nut runners, and assembly conveyors, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation, electrical, and mechanical issues promptly to avoid operational bottlenecks.
- Oversee inventory control ensuring availability of essential spare parts and maintenance tools, facilitating uninterrupted production flow.
- Maintain rigorous documentation standards to comply with ISO, IATF, ZWLF, and other statutory regulations, fostering a culture of quality and regulatory adherence.
- Deliver comprehensive training to maintenance personnel, embedding safety protocols and reliability-centred maintenance principles to strengthen workforce capability and safety awareness.
- Develop a robust understanding of battery technology parameters and link these insights to equipment performance metrics for targeted process optimisation.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and rectify technical challenges inherent to manufacturing environments.
- Engage flexibly in project teams from conceptualisation to launch phases, contributing with technical input and liaison between suppliers, clients, and internal departments to ensure alignment of objectives and specifications.
- Possess foundational knowledge of servo drives, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems to support diverse equipment troubleshooting and maintenance needs.
- Advocate and implement new technological advancements and Poka-Yoke systems to foster error-proofing and operational excellence.
- Drive resource optimisation initiatives to balance efficient maintenance costs with maximal equipment performance, aligning with sustainability and frugality principles promoted within the company's leadership competencies.
Your technical acumen, combined with strategic foresight and collaborative working style, will directly support Mahindra & Mahindra’s mission to deliver cutting-edge quality and reliability in automotive manufacturing. |
