Manufacturing Engineer- Jigs,Fixtures & Gauges development

You’ll be our: ME, Jigs,Fixtures & Gauges development - Metals & Non Metals

You’ll be based at: IBC, Bangalore

You’ll be Aligned with: Manufacturing Engineering - Metals 

You’ll be a member of: Manufacturing Engineering - Components and Special processes

What you’ll do at Ather: 

• Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges proposal preparation inline with part 2D Drawing, 3D model and functional ( Assembly ) requirements 

• Stack-up analysis

• DFA for all Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges.

• Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges design interpretation with Assembly, Fit & Function

• Review supplier proposal on Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges.

• Play a lead role in resolving assembly & other interference issues by making proper inspection gauge.

• Review all gauges to meet NABL requirements 

• Review all position gauges concept & Pin calculations as per IS 3455 requirements 

• Review fixtures concepts for meet the 3,2,1 proposals & Proper pickup points on parts 

• Drawing review and internal manufacturing feasibility feedback to engineering.

• Part CTQ and process CTQ identification and operation sequence planning to meet the requirement.

• Work closely with relevant suppliers and design teams to make parts first time right w.r.t inspection on all parts

• Involve in addressing the DFM with the Engineering team to make manufacturing feasible

• Create strategies for ramp up and scale up activities. Highlight risks and issues associated with suppliers w.r.t Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges

• Help in creating a systematic inspection & development plan as per APQP. 

• Review Fixtures and gauge concepts and give go ahead to tool design kick off

• Support for ramp up plan and support suppliers in creation of line scale up concepts

• Help in process audits, product audit & QMS audit and driving closure of non-conformities with CFT w.r.t. Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges

Here’s what we are looking for:

Domain skills:

• Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges design & development 

• Machining operation knowledge and Machine know how

• Stack up Analysis w.r.t fit & function

• Know how of tools and has worked with multiple manufacturers

• Problem solving using systematic approaches like PDCA, 8D, Fish bone analysis, FMEA, 5-Why would be an added benefit

• Knowledge of APQP way of development of things

• Supplier development

Tools:

• Solid works 

• SPC, MSA, R& R

• Drawing & Model interpretation

• Quality Control tools

• Lean manufacturing tools like Kaizen, VSM, Standardization

• DOE

• Quality documentation and QMS

Behavioral skills:

• Collaboration

• Meaningful Communication

• Embracing change

• Understanding people

What You bring to Ather:

About Company

Ather Energy is a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup known for its smart scooters like the Ather 450X. The company builds high-performance EVs and invests in its own public charging network. It is pushing innovation in India’s growing sustainable mobility space.